Losing Weight Reduce Risk of Getting Diabetes

People who lose even small amounts of weight — 5-7% of their starting weight (usually 10-20 pounds) — improve their health by reducing high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

Losing weight also improves sleep apnea, arthritis, depression, and self-esteem.

Even without weight loss, you enjoy health benefits as soon as you take steps to improve your lifestyle with a meal plan and more physical activity. Just do it.

Losing weight can reduce your risk of getting diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, and breast and colon cancer.

If you already have any of these health problems, losing weight improves them. When you lose weight, you'll spend less time and money on doctor's visits and treating health problems.