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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Can fasting for 16 to 18 hours cause diabetes?

No

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Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?

Yes, it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.

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I'm fat. Does that mean I'm insulin resistant?

Not nesscarily, consult a doctor to know if you are insulin resistant.

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Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Yes, in rare cases it can cause rapid weight loss. This is because your body is not able use glucose as energy. So it starts burning muscles and fat.

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Does calorie deficit work for insulin resistance?

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

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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