Patient with Diabetes Analysis

Prompt

Analyze the following scenario: A 42-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes, taking metformin, has lost 8 kg in the last 3 months, and their HbA1c has increased from 6.2 to 8.9. (1) Provide the three most likely explanations in order of probability and explain the rationale for each. (2) Write a 100-word text explaining this information to the patient without using medical jargon. (3) Identify and critique the weakest assumption in your own answer.