Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Rapid Weight Loss A Symptom Of Diabetes?
Question: Weight loss is an indication of increased sugar level?
Brief Answer:
Losing weight is one of the many symptoms of increased sugar levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, Gone through your query and understood your concerns.
The loss of weight is one of the many symptoms of Diabetes. But it doesn't mean who ever losses weight will have high sugar levels.
The other symptoms are increased urination, increased thirst easy fatigue, weakness etc.
If any doubt, You can have Glucose tolerance test done, which is confirmatory test for diabetes.
Thank you
Losing weight is one of the many symptoms of increased sugar levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, Gone through your query and understood your concerns.
The loss of weight is one of the many symptoms of Diabetes. But it doesn't mean who ever losses weight will have high sugar levels.
The other symptoms are increased urination, increased thirst easy fatigue, weakness etc.
If any doubt, You can have Glucose tolerance test done, which is confirmatory test for diabetes.
Thank you
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
