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Weight loss and health
Weight loss and health risks
If you are obese, you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, coronary artery disease, stroke and sleep apnoea, among other conditions. If you lose weight, your risk for these conditions is reduced.Where you carry body fat is important. If fat builds up mostly around your stomach (sometimes called apple-shaped), you are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease than people who are lean or people with fat around the hips (sometimes called pear-shaped)
Weight loss and Asthma
People with asthma who lost an average of 31.3lb over 1 year showed improved lung function and overall health, and with weight loss, the number of severe asthma episodes (exacerbations) and oral corticosteroid courses were reduced.Weight loss and Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who lost weight had lower blood sugar levels and were able to use less medicine to lower their blood sugar levels. Sustained weight loss prevented new cases of type 2 diabetes in people who were obese.Weight loss and Sleep Apnoea
People with obstructive sleep apnoea who lost as little as 10% of their weight improved their sleep patterns and had less daytime sleepiness.Weight loss and diets
What helps one person lose weight may not work for you. You need to find the right balance of eating and physical activity that you can sustain or a program that works with your lifestyle.A recent study suggests that the type of diet you follow is less important than choosing one that you can stay with. Most diets or programs can help you lose weight initially. But you will lose more and have more health benefits if you can keep with it for a longer time. The Gateway Health weight loss programme is proven to help patients lose more excess weight and sustain their weight loss for a healthier life.
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