Prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes with new weight loss medications?

by Dr. Takira Glasgow Bsc(McGill), MBBS (UWI), MSc Diabetes with Distinction (UK), MSc Internal Medicine with Distinction (UK), PGDip Obesity and Weight Management (UK) Weight loss of 15% body weight can prevent progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes and can reverse type 2 diabetes in some cases. Weight loss can also reduce complications of diabetes, cardiovascular risk, significantly reduce medication requirement, and improve quality of life. … Continue reading Prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes with new weight loss medications?

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Diabetes and Your Meal Plan

  EAT WISELY   When you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes you will receive essential advice about your meal plan. The goal is to maintain blood glucose control while maintaining your nutritional needs, sometimes known as medical nutrition therapy. Other goals will include to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, adequate blood pressure control and weight loss. The meal plan is individualised, but generally consists of regular meals … Continue reading Diabetes and Your Meal Plan