Thursday, June 26, 2014

Diabetes & Weight Loss

Here is question I recently answered from someone with Diabetes visiting GlucoMenu:

Q:  How do I lose 60 pounds in 6 months?  What things should I be considering before going ahead?  Any info much appreciated. I am very grateful for your help.  Thanks. 

A:   Its great that you are interested in reaching a healthy body weight. Those with a healthy body weight will have a reduced risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease. You will want to make sure you are eating a balanced diet with sufficient nutrients. 

First, talk with your doctor about your weight loss goals and discuss how much weight your doctor recommends losing.  Ensure that you do not have any health issues that need to be addressed.  Also, discuss exercise with your doctor. While it seems appealing to lose weight quickly, the general rule of thumb for safe weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week. 

Here are some tips to help you with your weight loss: (click here to read my entire response).


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