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Diabetes is a disorder that affects men and women nation wide
on a daily basis. In both Type 1 and Type 2 versions of the
disorder, physical health and weight regulation are important
to a sufferers overall well-being.
So what is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetics are typically diagnosed before the age of 40
with the disease that occurs when the body does not produce
insulin. The other form of diabetes, Type 2, is a result of low
insulin efficiency. In other words, the insulin is not as
effective in removing sugar from the blood and to the person’s
cells. With Type 2 Diabetes, weight loss is even more
essential.
Begin With A Goal
One of the best places to start to achieve diabetes weight loss
is with a realistic goal. Discuss with your doctor your ideal
healthy weight and how long he or she anticipates it will take
you to get there. Understand that losing weight quickly may
seem more satisfying; however, the healthier way to lose is
slowly at around two pounds per week.
Portion Control and Calorie Counting
As with other weight loss programs, diabetes weight loss
requires you to control calorie intake. It is a good idea to
have a strong rule of thumb guide to the portion sizes and the
number of calories you are putting in your mouth.
A baseball is the size of one serving of vegetables. A deck of
cards is approximately the size of a serving of meat, chicken
or fish. A golf ball is about the size of one quarter up of
dried fruits or nuts. If eyeballing it doesn’t work for you in
your diabetes weight loss plan, consider speaking to a
nutritionist and measuring food for a while.
In regards to calories, 3,500 equals approximately one pound of
fat. If 3,500 calories are eating that are not used, it seems to
reason that a pound can easily be put on. Similarly, if you can
burn 3,500 extra calories a week by reducing your calorie
intake and increasing your exercise routine, a pound can be
taken off in that week.
Maintenance
With Type 2 diabetes, weight loss is incredibly important to
maintain. This can be done with the utilization of a balanced
diet and an exercise routine. Remember to consult your doctor
on a diet plan that is right for you and your diabetes weight
loss plan.
About The Author: Ann Marier writes informative articles about
family life and general health issues, Her lastest are about
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