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Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds 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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...their inactive peers. Another study found that men who burned 200 calories or more a day in physical activity (which can be achieved by 2 miles of brisk walking) cut their risk of erectile... Read more »Images
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