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I suddenly have an increased appetite and have gained quite a lot of weight in a short period of time. i am also very thirsty and urinate far more often than i used to. i am insulin resistant, should i be worried?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: What you described are symptoms of diabetes. You should see a doctor at your earliest. Try losing weight, not easy, but essential.

Answered 11/16/2017

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A member asked:

I suddenly have an increased appetite and have gained quite a lot of weight in a short period of time. i am also very thirsty and urinate far more often than i used to. i am insulin resistant, should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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