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Losing weight in Diabetes
Hy, so my dad is losing weight in Diabetes. I want to know how can we control that? Is it type 1 diabetes? Or type 2?
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Please visit diabetologist, need proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sridatta Gurudatta Pawar
Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
1st the question here is are his sugars under control?
His diabetes,may have affected his kidneys too ,he may be losing protein through his urine
That can also lead to weight loss
Occult infection
Nerve problems
He needs detail evaluation
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consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take protein powder.
Supplements.
Protein powder 2 tsp in 1 glass of milk or water.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
Diabetologist
8 yrs exp
Wardha
Need more details
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Please consult
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