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Q: I’m battling to control my Type 2 diabetes. What’s my best nutritional approach to lowering my blood sugar and my weight? Every time I go on a “diet,” I end up 5 pounds heavier and miserable! — Jeri Y., Akron, Ohio A: Losing weight — and keeping it off — can be tough. But shedding excess pounds is a smart way to get control of Type 2 diabetes. A study in the BMJ found that when overweight and obese folks with Type 2 lose 16% of their body weight, diabetes actually goes into remission, offering maximum protection from the health hazards it creates. So, what’s an effective nutrition plan t…

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