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Unintentional weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes may be a warning sign of poor health.
Practitioners should investigate unintentional weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes for potential health issues.
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In the absence of substantial lifestyle changes, weight loss may be a warning sign of poor health meriting further workup in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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The Risks of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality Following Weight Change in Adults with Diabetes: Results from ADVANCE
Alexandra K. Lee et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2019
DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgz045
rct · n=10081Cited 34×
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