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A 17-year-old female asked about a 60-year-old male:
how to reduce weight? i am suffering with diabetics
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jill Valerius answered
Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Low glycemic impact : I would suggest a low glycemic impact diet. For simplicity sake avoid sugar, sweets and "white things"- (flour, rice, bread, etc). Make sure you are getting 30-60 minutes of exercise daily. A great book to read is "the blood sugar solution", by dr hyman.
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