Health & Wellness

Lose weight for good

When you have diabetes, being overweight brings added risks. Find the best strategy to keep extra weight off and stay healthy.

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Start to feel better

By losing just a few pounds with healthy eating and exercise, you’ll start to feel better. You’ll have more energy. And it will get easier to manage your diabetes, all while reducing your risk of developing other related problems. 

Get back to basics

The key to weight loss for most people is simply finding the right combination of exercise, healthy foods and portion control. No fad diet required.

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Know why you’re eating

Emotional eating can quickly sabotage weight loss efforts. If you can pinpoint the emotions that cause you to reach for food, you can stay on track.

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Stay positive

The way we frame our weight loss journey can have a big impact on progress—good or bad. Learn some positive self-talk strategies that will keep you in the right frame of mind.

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Eating tips before and after exercise

Discover a few basic tips on what and when to eat before and after exercise—and what to consider if you take diabetes medications like insulin.

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