Fitness Magazine on the 1200 calories a day diet and Diabete

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Ditch the deprivation diet!!! Its true that dropping pounds if you're overweight can help protect you against diabetes. But a recent study indicates that people who slash their intake too much -to 1,200 calories a day- had higher levels of stress hormones, which can ultimately increase the risk of developing the disease. "When you cut calories to very low levels, your body perceives it as a type of stress, which is probably what leads it to produce more stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline," explains David Kendall, M.D. cheif scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetes Association. This in turn can send your blood sugar soaring. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, try the slow and steady approach rather than resorting to a crash diet. "Eat about 1,500 calories a day as part of a sensible weight-loss plan" advises Susan Weiner, R.D. a certified diabetes educator in Merrick, New York. And, of course, exercise regularly to help fight the flab.