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My son is 6ft 6 and 184, he is losing weight from new job which is physical. so far 15 pounds in a month. he is diabetic. he is 18. is he ok?
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No: That is too much weight loss and if he's diabetic it could be related to worsening or uncontrolled diabetes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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