Weight management
Weight management is a sensitive issue for many people and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is sometimes easier said than done. If you are overweight and have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight. You’ll have more energy, feel better in yourself, and you’ll reduce your risk of serious complications like heart disease and stroke.
Even losing small amounts of weight can have significant impacts on your health and put you on a path of a healthier life. If you have type 2 diabetes and are overweight, losing weight can even put your diabetes into remission.
If you use insulin to manage your diabetes, losing extra weight could mean injecting less insulin. Have a look at our resources below to find out more about weight management and diabetes.
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This video looks at binge eating disorder.
This video looks at emotional eating, why it happens, and practical ways to recognise and manage it.
Dr Debbie Wake discusses dietary recommendations in practical food terms for weight management in people with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes UK video showing how to measure your waist in 4 simple steps.
This video explains what intermittent fasting is and how it can help with weight loss.
This video looks at how mood can impact your lifestyle.
In this video, we highlight how small steps can make a big difference to your health.
This video offers simple changes you can make to move towards a healthier lifestyle.
This video explains what psychological barriers to weight loss are, how they affect progress, and what to look out for when overcoming them.
For some people with diabetes, technology can be a really important part of how they manage their diabetes.
Most people treat their Type 2 diabetes with medication, diet and exercise. But some people are able to stop taking medication and put their diabetes into remission. This can be life-changing.
This video explains what a very low-calorie diet is and how it can help with weight loss.
