6 tips for losing weight when you have diabetes

6 tips for losing weight when you have diabetes

Healthy weight loss soon after your diabetes diagnosis could help you control your blood pressure and glucose levels. Here's how keep you blood sugar under controland achieve a slimmer you

By Lisa Bendall

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1. Talk to your healthcare team

Let your dietitian, nurse educator and/or doctor know that you’re taking on the task of losing weight. “Find out if there should be some change in your therapy,” says Blumer. Your healthcare professional can also help you set reasonable goals. Fad diets are definitely not recommended. But if you do plan to make drastic changes to your daily menu, it’s critically important you have medical guidance, Blumer says. “Before adopting a low-carb diet, a doctor should be consulted as certain medications—such as insulin—may need to be adjusted in order to avoid low blood glucose.”