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Does weight loss actually reverse prediabetes?

Does weight loss actually reverse prediabetes?

Yes, weight loss is very helpful in reversing diabetes and lowering blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Why and how does losing weight reduce insulin resistance?

Upon losing weight it was observed that a reduction in the pro-inflammatory/stress response in skeletal muscle due to which people had reduced insulin resistance.

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Does calorie deficit work for insulin resistance?

Fasting for at least 16 hours gives the body a chance to rest and allows blood levels of insulin to drop significantly. Not only does this help burn fat, it can also lower your risk of disease, particularly cancers, diabetes and prediabetes

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Why does controlling blood sugar help you lose weight?

Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.

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How can a diabetic maintain a certain weight?

A person with diabetes can follow intermittant fasting after consultation with a doctor and exercise daily so that weight is maintained.

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What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?

Doctors use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes. Less often, doctors use the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is more expensive and not as easy to give. The A1C test reflects your average blood glucose over the past 3 months.

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