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Insulin and Weight Gain - Clinical Insights

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Insulin and Weight Gain - Clinical Insights

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Case Description

Weight gain is a common concern for individuals with diabetes who require insulin therapy to manage their blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose uptake by cells, and when used to treat diabetes, it can lead to an increase in body weight for some individuals. This weight...

Case Summary

  • **Insulin Types and Weight Gain Concerns:**

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Dr. KVS Hari Kumar

Dr. KVS Hari Kumar

Consultant Endocrinologist, Magna Clinics, Hyderabad
Dr. KVS Hari Kumar is currently working as Consultant Endocrinologist at MAGNA Clinics, Hyderabad. He was a graduate and postgraduate from AFMC, Pune and completed DNB in Endocrinology from Medwin Hospitals, Hyderabad. He was University First in MD (Medicine) and received a total of 4 Gold medals during postgraduation. He has published 210 research papers in peer reviewed, indexed national and international medical journals and authored 12 chapters in textbooks of Medicine and Endocrinology.

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