Statistic shows that 9 out 10 people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight. By being overweight it can increases your changes of other related complications such as heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and certain types of cancer. Therefore, it is very important for those with diabetes and overweight to lose some weight so you can better manage your diabetes.

For many people, losing weight can be accomplished by eating fewer calories combined with moderate exercise to help to burn fat. While for others, diet and exercise may not be enough to lose weight or to reach a reasonable level. It is therefore advised that you visit your healthcare provider so he/she can put you on a weight loss program that suits your medical condition and lifestyle. Your program should help you to loss the weight you want over a period of time and to keep it off permanently.

If you continue to have problems losing weight with diet and exercise alone, there are medications that your healthcare provider can prescribe that help. Surgery is also another option for some people. It should be kept in mind that there are more health risks associated with both drug therapy and surgery than with lifestyle changes.

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