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Does every type 2 diabetic get improvement with a few pounds of weight loss?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: "every" is a strong word but i would like to think every little bit of weight loss will help. One thing for sure, it cannot hurt.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/28/2012

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