Tag: weight loss

Low-GI Diet for Weight Control: What Actually Works

A low-GI diet helps control blood sugar and reduce cravings by choosing slow-digesting carbs like legumes, whole grains, and fruits. While it doesn't guarantee weight loss, it improves metabolic health and is sustainable long-term.

Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs

Losing weight can dramatically reduce sleep apnea severity and lower CPAP pressure needs. For every 1-point drop in BMI, AHI decreases by 6.2%, and many patients reduce or eliminate CPAP use after losing 10% of their body weight.