One easy way to start taking control is to choose the foods we eat based on the glycemic index and glycemic load. By maintaining a sensible diet in conjunction with some regular exercise, no matter how minimal, we can all be in total control of our weight. However, diabetes and being overweight are very manageable, even preventable, with a few lifestyle tweaks. Diabetes and these extra pounds cost this country billions annually in both medical and economic resources, not to mention the effect these weight-related disorders have on overall mental well-being and happiness. Then there are the 23.9 million overweight children who are dutifully following the example of their XXL adult role models. Another 29 million of us have diabetes, many as a direct result of being overweight. adult population, some 154 million, qualify as overweight or obese.
