Importance of Weight Control

I don't have any problem losing weight because my weight is just proportionate to my height and my size. That's what my doctor said but still I'm afraid of getting diabetes in the future if I don't care for myself.

This is what I read:

• Type 2 diabetes occurs 2-3 times more often in overweight persons - particularly if inactive.

• Such person do not usually lack insulin. Rather, their insulin is less effective. As obesity develops, muscles and other body cells may resist insulin in varying degrees. The resultant build-up of blood glucose may lead to diabetic symptoms.

• Weight loss alone often corrects this condition in Type-2 diabetes. If overweight, try a moderate diet of 1200 - 1500 calories plus daily exercise. Within several weeks, body cells can lose their resistance and become sensitive once again to the effects of insulin. Insulin and blood glucose levels may normalize, and symptoms may disappear.

• Further, the need for oral antidiabetic drugs might be prevented or much lessened in dosage. So, give diet and exercise a fair chance - and maintain them to keep symptoms under control.

Source: The Calorie King
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