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  • 50 Years
  • 10/05/2022

What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?

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When you weigh less, your pancreas is better able to keep up with your body's need for insulin. It also lessens your risk for other serious complications of diabetes, including heart problems, kidney disease and nerve damage.

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