New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- A 26-year-old woman in China, who wanted to look slim at her best friend's wedding, developed prediabetes - a health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal - after following a rigorous diet plan.

The woman, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, southeastern China, weighed around 65kg and, after pushing herself to lose weight rapidly, lost nearly 15kg in just two months. She did not know that the drastic transformation would come at a serious cost to her health.

After being asked to be a bridesmaid, Xiaoyu focused on achieving a slimmer appearance for the ceremony.

To reach her goal, she designed what she later described as a "devil weight-loss plan," according to South China Morning Post.

He...