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6 Tips for Losing Weight with Diabetes

Losing excess weight can improve your heart health and offer other benefits for your body, but if you have diabetes, there are some important points to keep in mind. Here's your science-backed game plan.

By Jill Buchner, Reader's Digest Canada

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2. Don’t skip meals.

When you’re trying to cut calories, it can be tempt­ing to forgo meals or replace them with juices. But eating whole foods at least every four to five hours is important for keeping your blood sugar stable, says Ricupero. She adds that juices are usually devoid of fibre and can therefore cause your blood sugar to rise quickly. A dietitian can help you safely reduce your daily calorie intake and make healthier choices.

Check out these 30 Painless Ways to Increase Your Dietary Fibre!

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