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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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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!
Answered 12/10/2013
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