Obesity surgery has been found to be more effective in reducing the risk of diabetes compared to nutrition and lifestyle changes. This is according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Although obesity surgery works better in actually reversing the effects of diabetes than medication, researchers also say there may be serious complications involved. The study took one year to complete. Based on the results of the study, those who underwent obesity surgery lost an average of 60 pounds and had blood sugar almost at normal levels.

Gastric bypass is the most common weight-loss surgery to treat people with mild to moderate obesity. Obesity is a global health problem. In Australia, efforts to help people live a healthy lifestyle include government campaigns to curb obesity.

Healthy lifestyle still important

Proper diet and exercise is needed to maintain a healthy body. For obese individuals, having a balanced diet is the key to losing weight the healthy way. There is no perfect diet. The ideal diet for one person may not work for the next one. It's important to find the right balanced diet from a variety of food rich in nutrients.

A balanced diet means eating food from different food groups in equal portions every day. Doing so will guarantee that you are getting adequate amount of vitamins and minerals. A balanced meal can help your body produce enough energy to sustain any type of physical activity.

It is always a good idea to plan your meals ahead. This will help you monitor the kind of food you're eating. Use a calorie calculator to keep track of your calorie intake. The next time you go shopping for food, buy more fruits and vegetables. These food groups play an important role to having a balanced diet since they are rich in essential vitamins that your body needs. Eat an apple or banana as a snack instead of junk food. Keeping a calorie counter increases your chances of successfully losing weight.

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