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Insulin resistance severe weight loss, am 5'6" &93lbs. all lab and scans normal. what could it be and what will help?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your weight loss: Could be related to diabetes, stress, anxiety or a sign of underlying cancer. Ask your dr for the cause. Hope u feel better!

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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