Summary: suffer from obesity and diabetes? Don’t despair- set a realistic weight loss target, keep an eye on the food you put into your mouth and exercisr religiously and see the difference.

Diabetes has emerged as a disorder that has made its presence felt nationwide in the daily lives of men and women. For a diabetic’s well being it is essential to regulate the physical health and weight in both Type 1 and Type 2 versions of the disorder. What does Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mean? Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin and typically afflicts a person before the age of 40. On the other hand, Type 2 version is due to low insulin efficiency which means that the insulin is not fully effective in transferring sugar from the blood to the person’s body cells. Weight loss is absolutely imperative in case of Type 2 diabetics who are overweight.

Set a goal:

To achieve diabetes weight loss it is best to start with a realistic goal. Discuss with your doctor your ideal healthy weight and the period of time it will take you to achieve it. Losing weight quickly may appear more satisfactory however, it is healthier to slowly lose weight at the rate of about 2 pounds per week.

Calorie count and portion control:

Keeping an eye on the portion sizes and counting your calorie intake is necessary for diabetes weight loss, as it is in other weight loss programs. One serving of vegetable is about the size of a baseball. A deck of cards is approximately one serving of fish, meat or chicken. One quarter cup of dried fruits and nuts is about the size of a golf ball. If you are not comfortable with the eyeballing of food scheme, consult a nutritionist and measure your food for a while. 3500 calories is approximately one pound of fat. So, if you take in 3500 calories without expending it then you tend to put on a pound. Conversely ,if you burn off 3500 calories per week either by exercising or by decreasing your calorie intake, you can shed a pound in that week.

Weight loss maintenance:

Maintenance of weight loss is very important in Type 2 diabetes and can be done by sticking to a balanced diet and a strict exercise routine. Before starting out on any diabetes weight loss program it is advisable to consult your doctor on your individual diet plan.

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