Diabetes is a disorder that affects men and women nation wide on a daily basis. In both Type 1 and Type 2 versions of the disorder, physical health and weight regulation are important to a sufferers overall well-being.
So what is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetics are typically diagnosed before the age of 40 with the disease that occurs when the body does not produce insulin. The other form of diabetes, Type 2, is a result of low insulin efficiency. In other words, the insulin is not as effective in removing sugar from the blood and to the person's cells. With Type 2 Diabetes, weight loss is even more essential.
Begin With A Goal
One of the best places to start to achieve diabetes weight loss is with a realistic goal. Discuss with your doctor your ideal healthy weight and how long he or she anticipates it will take you to get there. Understand that losing weight quickly may seem more satisfying; however, the healthier way to lose is slowly at around two pounds per week.
Portion Control and Calorie Counting
As with other weight loss programs, diabetes weight loss requires you to control calorie intake. It is a good idea to have a strong rule of thumb guide to the portion sizes and the number of calories you are putting in your mouth.
A baseball is the size of one serving of vegetables. A deck of cards is approximately the size of a serving of meat, chicken or fish. A golf ball is about the size of one quarter up of dried fruits or nuts. If eyeballing it doesn't work for you in your diabetes weight loss plan, consider speaking to a nutritionist and measuring food for a while.
In regards to calories, 3,500 equals approximately one pound of fat. If 3,500 calories are eating that are not used, it seems to reason that a pound can easily be put on. Similarly, if you can burn 3,500 extra calories a week by reducing your calorie intake and increasing your exercise routine, a pound can be taken off in that week.
Maintenance
With Type 2 diabetes, weight loss is incredibly important to maintain. This can be done with the utilization of a balanced diet and an exercise routine. Remember to consult your doctor on a diet plan that is right for you and your diabetes weight loss plan.
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