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I'm Diabetic and Can't Lose Weight — Can You Help?
Which came first, the weight gain or the diabetes? It’s one of life’s cruel truths that diabetes and weight loss almost always go hand in hand, yet each condition makes it tough to control the other.
We can help you break up their co-dependent relationship.
Our Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care team helps folks throughout North Texas’ Collin and Denton Counties manage their diabetes and their weight. Here’s how.
Overweight and diabetes: A toxic relationship
Weight loss is tough for everyone, but when you add diabetes into the mix, it can feel nearly impossible.
The vicious cycle
Being overweight increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Extra fat, especially around the abdomen, can lead to insulin resistance — a condition where your body can’t effectively use insulin. This resistance can cause higher blood sugar levels, which can eventually result in diabetes.
Not only does excess weight lead to diabetes, but it also complicates diabetes. It can make it more challenging to control blood sugar levels, leading to increased risks of complications like heart disease, kidney issues, and neuropathy.
The solution is to lose weight — but wait — ironically, diabetes makes it more challenging to lose weight, so the situation spirals out of control if you don’t take steps to break the cycle.
How we help manage your diabetes and weight
Losing weight can improve insulin sensitivity, make it easier to manage blood sugar levels, and reduce the need for medication. The key is to approach weight loss in a way that supports diabetes management, which is where we come in.
Expert guidance
At Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care, our physicians are experts in both diabetes management and weight loss, which are part of our comprehensive primary care and wellness services. We understand that every person’s body responds differently to treatment plans, so we offer personalized care to address your unique needs.
Comprehensive health assessments
Our first step is a thorough health assessment to understand your current condition. We review your medical history, current medications, and lifestyle factors and perform necessary tests to get a complete picture of your diabetes and overall health.
Our holistic approach
We take a holistic approach to your weight and diabetes issues. That means we don’t only focus on your physical health; we also consider your mental and emotional well-being. We know that struggling with weight and diabetes can affect your mental health, so we support you in every aspect of your health journey.
Why choose our medically supervised weight loss program?
Losing weight can help prevent diabetes before it develops and control it once it does. Some studies even show that significant weight loss can effectively reverse diabetes (remission).
However, breaking through the weight loss barriers is challenging.
Why DIY diets fail
DIY diets usually fail because they ignore the diabetes-specific aspects of weight loss and don’t know your unique circumstances. These diets may lead to rapid weight loss, but they’re not sustainable because they don't take into account how different foods affect your blood sugar levels.
Our customized program
We tailor your diabetic weight loss plan to meet your needs, ensuring that your diet supports both weight loss and blood sugar management. Our experienced physicians work together to create the right plan for you.
We track your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and provide you with the tools and resources to stay motivated. This ongoing support increases your chances of success and helps you maintain weight loss in the long term.
Research shows that people who work with their doctors and follow a medically supervised weight loss plan lose more weight and keep it off longer than those who follow DIY diets.
Managing weight while dealing with diabetes may seem daunting, but it's entirely achievable with the right support and plan. Call Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care in Frisco, Texas, to start your customized diabetes-specific weight loss program and break free from the cycle of symptoms, weight gain, and frustration.
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