Thanks to a slowing metabolism and the menopause, we’d be forgiven for thinking that when it comes to keeping trim, time is not on our side. But a study suggests that getting older shouldn’t be a factor in shifting the pounds.
Researchers at the University of Warwick analysed patients using a hospital obesity service. They discovered that the lifestyle changes, such as exercise and an improved diet, saw a minimal difference in weight loss between those aged under, and those aged over, 60 found almost nine out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes, who lost 15kg (33lb) or more, returned to normal glucose control,’ says Dr Sarah Brewer, an advisor for CuraLin, a natural glucose support supplement (£59, ).
