Why we don't recommend weight loss for type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

English - February 21, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings
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In this episode, we discuss the common belief that weight loss is essential for managing type 2 diabetes. We address the prevalence of weight-centric approaches in diabetes care and the struggles people face in sustaining long-term weight loss. With the many limitations that come with restrictive diets, we discuss how outcomes like improved A1C, blood sugar control, and overall well-being are more important than the number on the scale.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

The prevalence of weight-centric approaches in diabetes care
Limitations of restrictive diets and their ineffectiveness of long-term weight loss
The importance of addressing behavior changes for improved A1C, blood sugar control, and overall well-being
The challenges of sustaining long-term weight loss
How we saw the need to pivot in diabetes management towards weight-inclusive care.
The Impact of yo-yo dieting on blood sugar control
Common assumption that weight is a behavior and the unpredictability of weight loss outcomes + MORE!

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