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Being overweight (or carrying excess body weight) can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease1.
Dietary and lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your ability to lose weight and lower your risk of developing these conditions, as well as cardiovascular events if you have type 2 diabetes1.
But in order to understand how these adjustments can benefit your health, we must look at the role that insulin plays. Insulin regulates your blood sugar, which is essential to well-being and health2. Taking steps to lose weight allows insulin to function at a better rate, therefore staving off the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease1.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to losing weight or reducing your BMI, but as this video shows, eating a healthy and varied diet, increasing your physical activity, using tools and setting goals to track progress are some of the ways that you can manage your weight, laying the foundations for a healthier lifestyle1.
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