The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of - 1 pound per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 - 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 - 1,600 kcal/day for men.
Even modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. There are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. They include calorie restriction,...
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A reporter from the Los Angeles Times talks to author Gary Taubes about the unhealthy effects of low-fat diets. Taubes says these diets--which are... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2011. Diabetes Care. 2011 Jan;34 Suppl 1:S11-61.American Heart... Read more »
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Management of Pre-DiabetesTreatment of pre-diabetes is very important. Research shows that lifestyle and medical interventions can help prevent, or... Read more »