A review of several randomized, controlled clinical trials found that maintaining a modest weight loss (7 to 10 pounds) reduced the incidence of type 2 diabetes in people at high risk for the disease by a whopping 40 to 60 percent over 3 to 4 years. In another study, losing 15 pounds and maintaining that weight loss for 4 years decreased hypertension risk by 21 to 29 percent in overweight middle-aged and older people.

Losing a little weight and keeping it off can greatly reduce your disease risk and improve your overall health.

Source:  American Dietetic Association