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What Are The Complications Of Uncontrollable Blood Sugar Levels?
Question: Hello my question "If a person was using insulin that was not effective and not keeping high sugars in check-what damage can be done to the body by running high to often for a period of two months. I experienced a rapid weight loss of 20+lbs, loss of fat and muscle mass in the legs how does that happen?
Brief Answer:
weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern. High blood sugar can cause body to lose weight by having excess urination. You lose large amount of water in urine . Besides there is catabolism of proteins. You lose muscles. Loss of muscles and water lead to weight loss. On the long term high sugars damage retina of eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels.
I can explain in detail if you want
Regards
Binu
weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern. High blood sugar can cause body to lose weight by having excess urination. You lose large amount of water in urine . Besides there is catabolism of proteins. You lose muscles. Loss of muscles and water lead to weight loss. On the long term high sugars damage retina of eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels.
I can explain in detail if you want
Regards
Binu
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