PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Over the last few years, there has been a growing weight loss trend to use medications designed to control diabetes. This raises an obvious question: What is the link between the growing health concerns about diabetes and the fact that Americans are heavier than ever?
According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, keeping weight off or losing weight through a healthy diet plan can lead to a remission of diabetes.
There is nothing wrong with taking medications to help control blood sugar. In fact, it is extremely important for millions of Americans to prevent long-term damage from diabetes. However, the role of a healthy diet can't be stressed enough.
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