A famous female star lost 100 pounds. Diabetics should not try this weight loss method easily.

Recently, actress Jia Ling posted a message saying that she had been out of the public eye for a year, filmed a movie, lost 100 pounds , and became a boxer. In the eyes of the public, Jia Ling seems to be always mentioned as "chubby". Now she has returned to the public eye again, but she has made a 180-degree "explosive transformation", which is really shocking and enviable. Netizens have asked Jia Ling for advice on how to lose weight.

In fact, weight loss needs to be done gradually . Netizens should look at celebrities' weight loss rationally and not follow blindly. Especially for diabetic patients, they must choose the appropriate method .

Type 2 diabetes patients are often overweight and obese

With the changes in lifestyle and dietary structure, the prevalence of overweight [24.0 kg/m2≤Body mass index (BMI) <28.0 kg/m2] or obesity (BMI ≥28.0 kg/m2) is on the rise worldwide. The "Report on the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Status of Chinese Residents (2020)" pointed out that more than half of Chinese residents aged ≥18 are overweight or obese . In addition, overweight and obesity are also important risk factors for the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Therefore, the short-term weight loss goal for overweight and obese diabetic patients is to lose 5% to 10% of body weight in 3 to 6 months ; some patients can set more stringent weight loss goals (such as 10% to 15%). For patients who have achieved their short-term goals, a long-term (≥1 year) comprehensive weight loss plan should be further developed.

Weight management for diabetic patients should follow the principle of individualization, that is, comprehensive consideration should be given to the patient's age, disease course, life expectancy, and severity of complications or comorbidities.

Diabetic patients should "control their mouths and move their legs"

For diabetic patients, weight is also an important indicator to measure the quality of their blood sugar control and the progression of their disease.

Keep your mouth shut

Studies have reported that by controlling diet and reducing weight, type 2 diabetes can be successfully alleviated or even reversed and the quality of life can be improved. Moreover, the better the weight is controlled, the higher the remission rate. If the weight is reduced by more than 15 kilograms within 12 months, the remission rate of type 2 diabetes can be as high as 86%.

Many people have always been dismissive of lifestyle interventions. In fact, a healthy diet, such as eating more vegetables and fruits, low fat and low salt, plus physical activity, smoking cessation and good sleep habits, should be the best medicine in the world.

A reasonable weight loss diet should reduce the total daily calorie intake by an average of 500 kcal to 750 kcal while ensuring a balanced diet. This should be adjusted based on the individual's baseline weight. It is recommended that an individualized diet plan based on individual metabolic characteristics and preferences be developed under the guidance of a nutritionist.

Step forward

The effect of increasing physical activity on weight loss depends on the method, intensity, time, frequency and total amount of exercise. It is not suitable for diabetic patients to be too strict in controlling their diet, so they should still focus on exercise to lose weight. To lose weight through exercise, you must reach the amount and intensity of exercise. Walking will not help you lose weight, and doing housework is even more so, as the intensity is too low. If you want to lose fat, you should focus on aerobic exercise and supplement it with anaerobic exercise . About 300 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity or 150 minutes of higher-intensity exercise per week can significantly reduce visceral fat and prevent weight rebound after weight loss . It is recommended that overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes adopt an exercise method that combines aerobic exercise with resistance training. The combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise can more efficiently burn fat.

Special Tips: If some diabetics cannot lose weight through diet and exercise, they can consider weight loss surgery to help lose weight. But surgery is surgery after all, and there is a risk of trauma, so there are strict indications for what kind of people can have surgery. We can go to the hospital to consult a specialist for a detailed diagnosis. For patients with type 2 diabetes, losing weight is a top priority, but losing weight is not easy, but when you succeed, you will gain many health benefits.

References:

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