To keep your diabetes under control, how much weight should you lose?
According to a new study, weight loss of 15% or more should become a key focus of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management since it has the potential to delay or even reverse the progression of many cases and prevent complications. "This method would also treat additional obesity-related issues such as fatty liver, obstructive sleep apnea , osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and an increased blood lipids profile, having a considerably higher impact on a person's overall health than simply regulating blood sugar. "Obesity treatment that results in a sustained decrease of 15% body weight has been demonstrated to have a significant impact on type 2 diabetes progression and can even lead to diabetes remission. Several sources provide evidence of the benefits of weight loss in T2D management. In the Direct experiment, patients with overweight or obesity were given an intensive lifestyle intervention. Obesity (bariatric) surgery has also been demonstrated to help individuals with...