Prediabetes is a stage when the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is high.
This can lead to problems with blood sugar and obesity, even if diabetes doesn't appear immediately.
Treating overweight and obesity in people with prediabetes can prevent these health problems.
Losing weight is crucial to controlling diabetes.
For example, in obese people with prediabetes, losing around 15 kg can cure diabetes in around 80% of them. However, maintaining this weight loss over the long term is difficult...
Reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet can help maintain weight loss and control blood sugar.
Getting more exercise is also important to help control diabetes when combined with a healthier diet and weight loss.
Some studies suggest that tailoring dietary advice according to fasting blood sugar levels or insulin responses can improve results.
For example, a person with reduced insulin sensitivity might benefit from a lower carbohydrate diet to control blood sugar levels, while someone with good insulin sensitivity might better tolerate a macronutrient-balanced diet.
In short, understanding how each individual responds to these treatments and using them effectively is key to preventing diabetes and improving overall health.
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