Could the Risk of Diabetes be reduced in Menopausal Women with Obesity?
Older women with a high BMI are at greater risk from diabetes.
How can Low Calorie Diets and Intermittent Fasting Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes.
Can Exercise Control and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
While some risk factors for type 2 diabetes are out of your control — age, genetics, ethnicity — there are some things you can control, such as what you eat, managing stress levels, and getting exercise.
How to Maintain Weight Loss
Once you reach your goal weight, try these strategies to prevent gaining it back.
How Can Working Out in Zone 2 Help with Weight Loss and Managing Type 2 Diabetes?
Working out in Zone 2 can help optimize weight loss by burning more fat, which will can mitigate the risks of type 2 diabetes.
How Does Consuming Fast Food, Candy and Sugary Drinks Affect Type 2 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Reducing ultra-processed foods, such as sweetened cereal, cookies, and sugary drinks, can mitigate dietary risks associated with Read more»
Are Meal Replacements and Low Calorie Diets Better Options than Semaglutide for Sustained Weight Loss?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Low calorie diets , lifestyle changes, and meal replacements are more reliable for long-term weight loss. Ozempic and Read more»
Anti-Obesity Medications and Healthy Nutrition using Meal Replacements
Daily inclusion of nutritional meal replacements helps assure that individuals prescribed anti-obesity medications will meet their nutritional needs to support a healthy Read more»
Can Resistance Training Lead to Weight Loss?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Including resistance training as part of one’s weight loss program offers benefits. There are many Read more»
Is There New Hope to Treat Type 1 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. A recently approved F.D.A. drug delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 1.5 million Americans have Read more»
What is the Connection Between Mindful Eating and Type 2 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Mindful eating holds promise for managing food cravings and helping those with adhere to dietary recommendations. Affecting Read more»
Very Low Calorie Diets: An Evidence-Based Approach
The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial was groundbreaking for its findings related to weight loss and maintenance through Read more»
Can Eating More Whole Grains and Increasing Dietary Fiber Help Patients with Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Whole grains and fiber can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grain foods are high in Read more»
The Nutritional Value of Meal Replacements
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.” The Academy of Read more»
Fad Diets: Weight Loss at What Cost?
Fad diets are rarely sustained and can lead to adverse side effects. With the hope of drastic, body-changing weight loss, the Read more»