Q. I am overweight and have type 2 diabetes. I know that losing weight would help me gain control of my diabetes, but just how many pounds would I have to lose?
A
Studies have shown that losing 10% of your weight can have a profoundly beneficial impact on diabetes. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds (lbs), this means you need to lose at least 20 lbs.
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