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Is it harder to lose weight if your blood sugar is high?

Is it harder to lose weight if your blood sugar is high?

Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can you increase the insulin sensitivity while on a keto diet?

While keto diet has been extremely beneficial for weight loss, but one should consult a doctor before starting it.

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Is it normal to lose weight in diabetes?

Yes, it is normal to lose 5% of your total body weight during diabetes. In fact losing weight can help manage diabetes better.

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How to treat high fasting insulin levels?

Fasting for at least 16 hours gives the body a chance to rest and allows blood levels of insulin to drop significantly. Not only does this help burn fat, it can also lower your risk of disease, particularly cancers, diabetes and prediabetes

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To reduce insulin levels, what should one do?

One should eat meals low in carbs and exercise for a minimum of 45 mins daily. In addition, try and lose weight upto 10kgs to reverse prediabetes and diabetes.

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Why do you gain weight when your blood sugar is normal?

Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible.

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