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Why is it so hard for type 2 diabetics to lose weight?
Too much insulin resistance trains the body to store fat in the form of blood sugar.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
The strongest evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes is mainly put into remission by weight loss. Hence, weight loss can affect diabetes management, however, it will happen in due course of time. One cannot achieve complete results in one month.
One should eat meals low in carbs and exercise for a minimum of 45 mins daily. In addition, try and lose weight upto 10kgs to reverse prediabetes and diabetes.
Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.
117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.
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