Can glucose intolerance affect weight gain?
On One Hand: Glucose Intolerance SymptomsEMedicine claims glucose intolerance is a distinct disorder classified into specific types of diabetes. One of the most common symptoms of an onset is unexplained weight loss. However, weight gain is not a commonly listed symptom for most types of diabetes, or glucose intolerance disorders, including types 1 and 2.On the Other: Obesity and PregnancyWebMD states that while not every person with diabetes is obese, it is responsible for 95 percent of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. In this instance, gaining too much weight increases the risk of a glucose intolerance disorder. Also, WebMD states, in the case of gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it is possible for the unborn child to gain too much weight, increasing risks during labor.Bottom LineGlucose intolerance disorders, such as diabetes, affect weight gain by increasing weight in unborn children and causing unexplained weight loss in adults.
