Eradicate Diabetes and Hypertension Instantly with a Single Action
Losing weight is crucial if you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as shedding those extra pounds can significantly improve your blood sugar levels. Not only that, but a new study shows an extra perk: Losing weight could potentially let you discontinue your diabetes medication and blood pressure medication altogether.
Kick diabetes and high blood pressure to the curb with weight management
This research utilizes a weight management program specifically developed for the Diabetes UK-funded Diabetes REmission Clinical Trial (DIRECT). The program consists of several phases, starting with a 12-week diet that involves eating low-calorie soups and shakes. After completing this initial phase, maintaining your weight is merely a matter of sticking with nutritious food choices.
Researchers had participants stop all diabetes and blood pressure medication at the beginning of the diet, and only restarted them if blood sugar or blood pressure levels climbed back up. The results were impressive:
- 80% of participants achieved remission from diabetes, no longer requiring medications after losing over 33 pounds.
- Blood pressure steadily decreased as weight was lost, and the lower levels were maintained even post-diet.
- More than a quarter of participants no longer needed to take blood pressure medication for two years after completing the diet.
"Our study demonstrates that, in addition to the possibility of diabetes remission, there are other critical health benefits associated with weight loss. It's an extremely effective treatment for high blood pressure and its associated risks," said Professor Mike Lean from the University of Glasgow.
Reducing medications: check with your doctor first
While the study indicates that weight loss can help manage both diabetes and hypertension, it's essential to discuss any changes in medication with your doctor. Ditching medications without professional guidance isn't wise. Instead, embark on a healthy weight loss plan and work with your doctor to monitor your blood sugar and blood pressure levels as you aim to reduce or eliminate medications safely.
The study-backed diet can be found in the book "Life Without Diabetes: The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Reversing Diabetes" by Ron Taylor, MD, or you can follow a low-calorie, nutrient-dense diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, to steadily lose weight and improve your health.
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- The Diabetes REmission Clinical Trial (DIRECT) study, backed by Diabetes UK, shows that a weight management program can potentially allow individuals with type 2 diabetes to discontinue their diabetes and blood pressure medication.
- The program, which consists of a 12-week diet involving low-calorie soups and shakes, followed by maintaining a nutritious diet, led to 80% of participants achieving remission from diabetes and reducing their need for blood pressure medication.
- Professor Mike Lean from the University of Glasgow stated that weight loss is not only beneficial for diabetes remission but also crucial for managing high blood pressure and its related risks.
- Before implementing any changes in medication, it is essential to consult with a doctor to ensure a safe reduction or elimination of medications.
- Apart from the diet from the DIRECT study, maintaining weight loss through a low-calorie, nutrient-dense diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, can help improve both diabetes and cardiovascular health.
