Compiled by OON JUN-YANG, C.ARUNO AND R.ARAVINTANHER bid to look good in a bridesmaid’s dress drove a woman in Hangzhou, China, to go on an extreme diet, only to end up with much higher blood sugar levels, China Press reported. The 26-year-old woman with the pseudonym Xiao Yu agreed to be the bridesmaid at her good friend’s wedding, so she went on an extreme diet and exercise regime to look slimmer for the big day. Xiao Yu, who is 160cm tall, had earlier weighed 65kg. After she lost the weight, Xiao Yu began to experience physical discomfort such as fatigue, frequent hunger, intense thirst, dizziness and heart palpitation. Doctors pointed out that Xiao Yu had eliminated carbohydrates from her diet choosing to only consume small amounts of vegetables and chicken breast daily.

Source: The Star January 21, 2026 07:09 UTC