How does weight loss improve a high blood sugar situation?
Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Too much insulin resistance trains the body to store fat in the form of blood sugar.
Yes, it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.
Doctors use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes. Less often, doctors use the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is more expensive and not as easy to give. The A1C test reflects your average blood glucose over the past 3 months.
If you are taking insulin you are advised to watch your weight. Take lil carbohydrates and restrict eating prior to bedtime. Take your medications on time and exercise daily this will help you lose weight and manage diabetes well.
Yes, weight loss is very helpful in reversing diabetes and lowering blood sugar levels.
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