Losing More or Less Weight ( Diabetes )
If you have type 2 diabetes, you probably weigh more than you should, or you did when you were first diagnosed. If this was the case, the first thing your physician probably told you was, “Lose some weight!” This is a lot easier said than done, but it’s essential to getting your diabetes under control.
So, how much weight should you lose? Is 2 pounds enough? Or 10? Or 150? Actually, any weight you lose will help your diabetes. But to see real results, a loss of 10 to 20 pounds can do wonders and can be accomplished in three to four months. Not only will your blood glucose levels drop (meaning less medication, which means less expense), but you’ll also feel better. Your risk of other serious health problems will drop, too. Losing weight means doing some exercise and changing the way you eat. It may be as simple as measuring — with a measuring cup or a scale — each serving that you eat. A small amount of effort can go a long way.
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