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What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?
What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?
What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?
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.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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What is the simplest way to manage diabetes?
Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
