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There are many benefits to losing weight. If you reach the ideal weight for your height, this will help to control your cholesterol level, blood pressure and blood glucose. You will dramatically lower your risk of health problems, such as developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as increase your life expectancy. Being overweight can also make it harder to control your diabetes.
If you want or need to lose weight you should do it slowly and carefully, rather than crash dieting. You should never skip meals, as this can cause your sugar levels to fall quickly.
Dr Sarah Schenkerâs dos and donâts
Do
- Aim to do 30 minutes of activity (broken up if you prefer) at least five days a week.
- Swap your shoes for trainers on your way to work so you can walk up escalators and stairs, get off public transport a few stops earlier than you need to, or park your car a few blocks from the office and walk for 10 minutes.
- Leave your desk at lunchtime and take a stroll outside.Â
Don't
- Use the car if your journey is less than a mile, always walk.
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