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Diabetics over age 65 can still add some weight to cut death risk: Research
Updated On: 30 March, 2024 12:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
For older diabetic individuals who are moderately overweight but not obese, maintaining rather than losing weight may be a more practical way of reducing their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
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For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can still remain "moderately overweight" to minimise their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease.
The findings, based on health data from the UK Biobank, indicate that for adults aged 65 years or younger, maintaining a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range of 23-25 was associated with the lowest risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
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