Carrying extra body weight puts a person right into the danger zone for developing Type 2 diabetes. Being overweight puts added pressure on the body’s capability to control glucose using insulin. Initially the body produces too much insulin to keep blood sugar normal but, eventually, this makes the body lose the ability to make enough insulin to keep glucose levels in the normal healthy range. Nearly 90% of Americans with Type 2 Diabetes suffer because they are overweight or obese. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of America say ‘Weight loss is recommended to lower elevated blood glucose levels in overweight and obese persons with Type 2 Diabetes.

There is proof that weight loss reduces blood glucose levels, and losing fat around the abdominal area improves glucose tolerance in obese diabetes sufferers. However blood glucose levels are not lowered if weight loss is achieved through medical intervention. The best way to help your diabetes and your weight is old fashioned exercise and healthier eating.