Obese diabetics who lose weight reduce their risk of death by 25%

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Diabetics who are overweight or obese who intentionally lose weight reduce their risk of dying by 25 percent a review paper points out. REFERENCE

Poobalan A, Aucott L, Smith WC, Avenell A, Jung R, Broom J. Long-term weight loss effects on all cause mortality in overweight/obese populations. Obes Rev. 2007 Nov, 8(6):503-13.

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Departments of Public Health
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