Did you know that obesity is the leading factor for Type 2 Diabetes? It’s true. The greater your weight, the greater your resistance to insulin is, which means if you are clinically obese, like 30 percent of the population is estimated to be, your extra body mass may be preventing your body from effectively using insulin. To cut the risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes, experts say that even a moderate weight loss of 5-7% of your body weight can make a difference. For an adult weighing 200 pounds, that’s just 10-14 pounds. If you’ve already been diagnosed with Type … Continue reading →