My son is 25 and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If he loses weight will it help him with his diabetes?

Serge A. Jabbour, MD, FACP, FACE

Academic Title: Professor

Division Director, Endocrinology

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Yes, losing weight will improve his blood glucose as well as his cholesterol, blood pressure and overall health.