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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

Extra weight around your waist means fat can build up around your organs, like your liver and pancreas. This can cause something called insulin resistance. So losing this weight could definetely help in controlling type 2 diabetes.

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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How often should I check my blood sugar if I am prediabetic?

Once in 6 months

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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Which are some important diabetes blood tests?

HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.

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Will weight loss lower blood sugar?

Yes it has been observed that 5% weight loss of total body fat can help lower blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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How to put on weight with diabetes?

Eating foods rich in lean meats such as chicken, fish and eggs. Additionally one can prepare then in butter, avacado oil or Ghee to ensure weight gain while having diabetes.

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How does Type II diabetes cause weight gain?

Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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