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Can pre-diabetics still gain healthy weight and muscle? i see the ada recommends to lose 5-7% of weight. i am skinny to begin with & want to gain.
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Yes: Generally the weight loss recommendations are for overweight pre-diabetic patients. If you increase healthy muscle mass, this can improve your use of glucose and decrease your risk of developing diabetes. And remember that dietary changes (avoiding simple carbohydrates, increasing fiber and complex carbohydrates) are key to preventing diabetes. Talk with a nutritionist to help improve your diet
Answered 6/5/2014
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