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A 41-year-old female asked:
Will high blood sugar of 500+ for 4 months cause sudden extreme rapid unintended weight loss. also protrusion of upper half of belly button.
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Diabetes: Yes, weight loss with such life threatening blood sugar levels represents danger. You are at great risk and need emergency diabetes care. The belly button issue is most likely an umbilical hernia.
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