experts from the joslin diabetes center issued guidelines directed at those with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese -- about 80% of those with type 2 diabetes. those guidelines suggest fewer carbohydrates and a slight boost in protein. about 40% of calories from carbohydrates. about 30% from protein. about 30% from fat. fewer carbohydrates and slightly more protein helps people with type 2 diabetes drop unhealthy weight and control their diabetes says osama hamdy md phd medical director of the obesity clinic and program joslin diabetes center boston. "any diet for a type 2 diabetic who is overweight should be a weight reduction diet " hamdy says. modest losses of a pound every one or two weeks achieved by reducing daily calories by 250 to 500 is recommended for those who are overweight he says.
what sort of diet should i follow if i have type 2 diabetes and i’m overweight?