In your body, it becomes glucose, but so do the other foods mentioned above. With sugary foods, the rule is moderation. So, don't pass up a slice of birthday cake. Instead, at the next meal, eat a little less bread or potato and be sure to take a brisk walk to burn some calories. Return to Index 3.
Weight loss helps people with diabetes in two important ways.
First, it lowers insulin resistance. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, losing weight may allow you to quit taking it. Second, it improves blood fat and blood pressure levels. People with diabetes are about twice as likely to get cardiovascular disease as most people. Lowering blood fats and blood pressure is a way to reduce that risk.