Obesity and type 2 diabetes have been associated in studies. Overweight or obese people have a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels. The goal of the study was to assess the relationship between behavior change and weight reduction after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as well as the likelihood of diabetes remission following a five-year follow-up. Patients who lost 10% or more of their body weight in the first five years had the best chance of reversing their diagnosis, according to the researchers.
If you’re overweight and have type 2 diabetes, you’ll need to lose weight in order to lower your blood sugar, improve your health, and feel better. Because your blood sugar, insulin, and medications all require extra attention while you’re losing weight, you’ll want to work closely with your doctor or diabetes educator. Even losing 10 or 15 pounds offers health benefits, such as:
If you drop even 10 or 15 pounds, that has health perks, such as:
- Lower blood sugar
- Lower blood pressure
- Better cholesterol levels
- Less stress on your hips, knees, ankles, and feet
- More energy
- Brighter mood
The Right Balance for Diabetes and Weight Loss
Keep tight control over your blood sugar levels while you lose weight. You don’t want to get high or low levels while you change your eating habits. It’s generally safe for someone with diabetes to cut 500 calories a day. Trim from protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The calories for adults should come from:
- 45% to 55% carbohydrates
- 25% to 35% fat
- 10% to 35% protein
Carbs have the biggest effect on blood sugar. Those that have fiber (whole-grain bread and vegetables, for example) are much better than eating sugary or starchy carbs because they’re less likely to spike your blood sugar and quickly make it crash.
One of the many benefits of working out is that it helps keep your blood sugar in balance. You’re also more likely to keep the pounds off if you’re active. If you’re not active now, check-in with your doctor first. She can let you know if there are any limits on what you can do. Aim to get at least 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic exercise, like brisk walking, to improve your health. You can split up the time any way you choose. To help yourself lose weight you’ll need to do more physical activity. You should also do strength training at least twice a week. You can use weight machines at a gym, hand weights, or even your own body weight (think push-ups, lunges, and squats).
Research findings
Our findings imply that with a10% weight loss, it may be possible to eliminate diabetes for at least five years. This will be more inspiring and thus more feasible for many people,” said lead author Dr. Hajira Dambha-Miller of Cambridge’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care. J P H Wilding authored another study titled”The importance of weight management in type 2 diabetes mellitus.”Physicians should advocate weight loss in all overweight patients with or at risk of type 2 diabetes, and the influence on weight should be considered when choosing the most appropriate glucose-lowering medicines for these patients, according to the findings.
Maintaining a healthy weight in adulthood is linked to a lower chance of developing diabetes, and there is a lot of promise for diabetes prevention if this is promoted as a whole-population strategy.
