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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Suffering From Diabetes?

My husband has type 2 diabetes. He was diagnosed 4 years ago. He is 66 years old. He continues to lose weight and is currently 119 lbs and is 5ft 7in tall. He was never obese and over the last four years he has lost about 35 lbs. We believe his diabetes is genetic. Below is a list of medications that he is currently taking. His bloodwork number last month was at 7.6. I am trying to convince him to see a diabetes specialist because our family doctor does not think he needs to see one. I am very worried about him but he continues to trust our family doctor. Kindly inform us if this weight loss is normal or if we should see a specialist. Thank you INVOKANA 300MG. MIRTAZAPINE 30MG. ADALAT XL 20MG METFORMIN 500MG. JANUVIA100MG. ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM 20 MG
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Though you have described about diabetes but drug history also suggest about high blood pressure. In diabetes weight loss occurs. But, if he will eat healthy food then weight can be maintained though there is no need to visit a specialist at presently frequent meals will definitely increase his weight.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nirav Nimavat
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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hello, Though you have described about diabetes but drug history also suggest about high blood pressure. In diabetes weight loss occurs. But, if he will eat healthy food then weight can be maintained though there is no need to visit a specialist at presently frequent meals will definitely increase his weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirav Nimavat