Does weight loss help with the damaging effects of diabetes? Will losing weight control diabetes? How much weight loss do you need to improve your health?
Make no mistake - "No matter how heavy you are, you will significantly lower your blood sugar if you lose some weight," says Cathy Nonas, MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association and a professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
"We know it's true - that if someone with diabetes loses weight 5% to 10% of their body mass, they will significantly reduce their blood sugar," says Nonas.
This doctor is stating what I have witnessed for many years as a health and fitness teacher. Lose weight and you will gain health! I have witnessed decades full of people changing their need for insulin and regaining their health just by losing a few pounds. The truth is that the weight loss must be real weight loss. Not just water weight loss, but real fat loss - with out losing muscle.
The staggering amount of people now contracting "life-style" diabetes is incredible. Type 2 Diabetes can be, for the most part, completely controlled and in many cases put into remission by losing weight. It is not unique to adults and is becoming more of a concern for children and teenagers.
Many doctors across America are recommending high quality, high biological value protein for diabetics who need to carefully manage food intake. When balanced properly with the correct amount of carbohydrates, protein builds muscle and fuels your metabolic system. In addition, balanced protein helps control blood glucose levels and has been shown to be beneficial for weight management, both of which are often a concern for type-2 diabetics.
The key is to get your metabolism working effectively and the secret to that is feeding your body the right fuel at the right time. Here are three keys that will take your diet from simply losing a few pounds to losing the weight forever.
1/ Eat your most important food early in the day, and know what the best foods are to build muscle and sustain consistent energy.
2/ Eat the right foods, at the right time and you will not be hungry.
3/ Never eat sweets after your evening meal.
Losing 15 to 20 pounds has incredible health benefits, says the American Diabetes Association. It can: Lower blood sugar, Reduce blood pressure, Improve cholesterol levels.
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