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Recently begun to show some of the signs of diabetes, how much weight could a diabetic lose in 4 weeks with the absence of insulin?

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7-10: Patients with per diabetes should plan to loose 7-10 lbs to prevent progression to clinical diabetes.

Answered 9/2/2013

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A member asked:

Recently begun to show some of the signs of diabetes, how much weight could a diabetic lose in 4 weeks with the absence of insulin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

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