WL-Benefits

The health benefits of weight loss are profound. Research shows the following health benefits for weight loss:

Weight loss may improve survival rates in those who have an obesity-related disease, especially Type 2 diabetes.
A modest weight loss of 4.4 pounds to 9.7 pounds resulted in a significant lowering of blood pressure.
People with asthma who lost an average of 31.3 pounds over 1 year showed improved lung function and overall health, and with weight loss, the number of severe asthma episodes (exacerbations) and oral corticosteroid courses were reduced.
People with Type 2 diabetes who lost weight had lower blood sugar levels and were able to use less medicine to lower their blood sugar levels. Sustained weight loss prevented new cases of Type 2 diabetes in people who were obese.
People with obstructive sleep apnea who lost as little as 10% of their weight improved their sleep patterns and had less daytime sleepiness. The other benefits are: