Managing Your Weight to Manage Diabetes
Body weight significantly influences the onset of diabetes and your ability to function well and feel great. Losing excess pounds not only enhances your cardiovascular and respiratory well-being, it greatly reduces your reliance on medication and other medical interventions to control your diabetes.
Compassionate Weight Management Techniques
Our caring medical professionals stay up-to-date on the latest weight management techniques and lifestyle modifications. Together, we develop a plan to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Individualized Weight Loss Plans
We tailor plans to optimize blood glucose control while supporting your weight management goals.
Physical Activity Recommendations
If you’re ready to get moving, we can help you develop an exercise routine tailored to your fitness level and preferences to promote weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity.
Behavioral Support
Our strategies help you address emotional eating, manage stress and adopt other behavioral modifications to ensure you’re fully supported in your weight loss plan.
Healthy Eating Habits
Our approach emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.
Technological Interventions
If necessary, we can help you choose the right equipment, including insulin injections and pumps, that can help you better manage your glucose levels and your weight.
Our Weight Management Program Might Be Right for You If:
- You struggle to achieve or maintain a healthy weight despite working to improve your diet and exercise habits
- You’re concerned about the impact diabetes might have on your weight and overall health
- You’re motivated to make lifestyle changes to support weight loss
- You’re having a hard time controlling your blood glucose control levels with medication alone
- You’re interested in receiving personalized support and guidance to achieve your weight goals
Our Services Can Help You:
Control Blood Glucose Levels
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control.
Improve Cardiovascular Health
Weight management can help lower your blood pressure, improve lipid profiles and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Improve Your Quality of Life
Attaining a healthy weight can enhance your overall well-being and energy so you can live life to the fullest.
Schedule an appointment with one of our providers.
At SHA Diabetes Center, we’re dedicated to helping you understand how to live a healthy life every day.
Call 334-778-7090 to make an appointment with our caring team, or click the button below to contact us online.