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Article: Make the Commitment: Diabetes Weight Loss Solutions That Work; - Celebrate a New You This New Year -.
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- PR Newswire
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- December 30, 2003
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season of New Year's resolutions: time to think about shedding those extra pounds gained while holiday eating during the most festive time of year. For people with diabetes, losing weight can be challenging, but it can be an effective way to help manage their disease.
For a person with type 2 diabetes, losing weight through diet and exercise is often the first treatment recommended by doctors. For some people, losing as little as five percent of body weight can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. For a person who is 200 pounds, that is only 10 pounds. Most importantly, ...