Diabetics Lose Weight

Diabetics Lose Weight

Diabetics Lose Weight

Losing weight is important for so many reasons, which include lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk for diabetes, improving heart health, increasing energy, looking and feeling better, to name a few. But did you know that weight loss can also reduce inflammation?

Obesity is a disease of inflammation. Lifestyle factors such as poor eating habits, lack of sleep, sedentary lifestyle and smoking contribute to chronic inflammation. The good news is that if your joints are inflamed and you experience a lot of pain, losing weight can help reduce that soreness to increase flexibility and mobility, and it can be done naturally.

Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The first step in reducing inflammation is to change your diet. Following an anti-inflammatory diet can make a big difference in how you feel. Eliminate or limit white carbs, processed foods, trans fats and sugar. According to an article in Arthritis Today, “Eat to Beat Joint Health,” omega-3 fatty acids are the most helpful in reducing inflammation. Though including fish or a handful of nuts in your daily diet is a good way to increase your omega-3 fatty acids, using a supplement is another acceptable method.