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Lost appetite completely. On Boost and Ensure Plus. High BP, cholesterol, diabetic and suffered depression. Please advise
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Hello, I am a 61 year old female. I take meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol and told I was pre-diabetic so meds for that. I've had a fickle appetite all my life but maintained good weight between 125-135. I am 5'3". Recently I have completely lost the taste of food, the desire for food and the smell of food is different. I have been living on Boost and Ensure Plus since May 2013. Even my favorite foods do not appeal to me. I've been depressed before and dealt with it. This is something different and I am very afraid. I love enjoy good food or I used to.Thank you, Sandora CooperDLS
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