Is it possible to reverse diabetes if I lose weight through meal planning?
Asked a year ago
I have had type 2 diabetes for six months and am overweight. I've never been much of a gym goer, but I'd like to change my eating habits and lose a few pounds. My doctor suggested that I try meal prep to jumpstart my weight loss journey. I'm wondering if I can reverse my diabetes by losing weight and eating healthier?
Babafemi Adebajo
Friday, February 10, 2023
There is adequate evidence to show that losing weight and eating healthier can reverse type 2 diabetes. A paper by the American Diabetes Association suggests that losing as little as 3% to 5% of your body weight will control diabetes. However, losing up to 15kg will reverse diabetes according to Taylor et al. (2021)
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