Weight Loss Matters - The Link Between Weight and Diabetes
Weight Loss Matters - The Link Between Weight and Diabetes (ARA) - Did you know that being overweight is a leading risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes? Approximately 64 percent of American adults are currently overweight or obese. At the same time, the rate of type 2 diabetes is increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of type 2 diabetes has jumped nearly 50 percent in the past 10 years. For the first time ever, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is focusing on the connection between weight loss and type 2 diabetes through a campaign called “Weight Loss Matters.” This educational effort is aimed at raising awareness about the role that weight loss and weight maintenance play in preventing and managing diabetes. “It’s our hope that we can provide people with knowledge and tools to help them take control of their weight and reduce their risk of developing diabetes,” says Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, immediate-past president, Heal...