Diabetes, till now was regarded as an incurable chronic disease, but the latest findings suggest that losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes.
Here are some mind-blowing facts that establish a clear linkage between weight loss and diabetes reversal:
So, an early intervention, along with weight loss therapy is the key for diabetes remission. All of this can be achieved with the help of an expert Coach who helps you lose weight healthily and guide you in every step to reverse diabetes.
Let us understand a little more about how weight loss exactly helps in diabetes reversal. What changes take place inside the body when a person with diabetes loses weight?
How weight loss aids in diabetes remission?
In people with type 2 diabetes, there is fat-induced damage to internal organs, namely— liver and pancreas. Too much fat deposited on these organs interferes with their functioning. The beta cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for producing, storing and releasing insulin ‘turn back on’ when a person with diabetes loses a substantial amount of weight.
These cells which were otherwise dormant get a ‘kick start’ or ‘reprogrammed’ to work well again under guided weight loss therapy. And just a 10-15% of weight loss is sufficient to reactivate these otherwise hibernating insulin-producing cells. The improved insulin production from the pancreas helps in normalizing the blood sugar levels and keeps it within the targeted range.
Striking a balance | Reverse diabetes & lose weight – Know-how:
As we move forward, next what comes in your mind is how to lose weight if you have diabetes? To achieve the results, it will require proper meal planning, healthy eating and regular physical workout. A nutrient-dense diet with limited calorie intake can help in diabetes remission, managing the symptoms and weight loss.
ADA (American Diabetes Association) encourages people with diabetes to do at least 2.5 hours per week of moderate aerobic exercise. To lose weight, you must include strength training or weight lifting at least twice a week.
But, for a person with diabetes, sugar levels dropping too low or jumping too high can do more harm than good as it involves changing the eating habits to lose weight. Striking the right balance while cutting down the calorie intake is very critical here. A health Coach empowered with a technology solution who can clearly explain which food exactly causes blood sugar fluctuations—can do the trick!
It is recommended, if you have diabetes, you should cut 500 calories a day. Calories can be easily tracked on Fitterfly App which has the largest Indian food database.
For adults, calories should come from:
Here are a few dietary tips to shed a few extra kilos and reverse diabetes:
Losing weight and reversing diabetes is not impossible. But a one-size-fits-all approach is not the right way to do it! For sustainable lifelong results, get the personalised expert care to suit your needs.
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