Monday 6 June 2011

Diabetes and Weight Management!

Weight loss can help to not only delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes but it can also off-set the severity of associated complications. In fact, studies show that losing just 10% of your body weight can reduce your risk of developing Diabetes and its complications by as much as 50%. For many people, that means losing just five to ten pounds of body fat.

Losing weight should be done in a variety of ways in order to ensure that the weight loss is sustainable and effective. Many Diabetics rely upon medications and glucose supplements in order to get the insulin in their bodies to convert fat and sugar to usable forms of energy. Exercise and nutrition are also essential elements that are necessary to losing weight.

In order to effectively lose weight and body fat, many people find that they need to develop a diet plan and taking diabetes supplements or enlist the help of a support network, such as a weight loss program or a friend. Losing weight becomes less of a task and more of a social occasion when you can associate the undertaking with friends and shared goals.