More than half of people who manage to lose 10% of their body weight also reverse their type 2 diabetes, according to a survey.
A Slimming World study for Diabetes Week – which starts today – polled members with the condition who had achieved the weight-loss milestone.
And 54% said they had reversed their type 2 diabetes – with 60% able to stop or reduce their medication. Tracy McCormack, from Fife, lost 16 stone 2lb on the healthy eating plan.
She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in July, 2016. Her GP gave her some serious advice. Tracy, 52, said: “I was told I needed to change my lifestyle or they couldn’t guarantee I would still be here in five years’ time. "I was completely shocked and knew this was the wake-up call I needed. “I’ve
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