Energy balance
Modest weight loss (5%-10%) in type 2 diabetes significantly lowers plasma triglyceride levels (up to 25%) and normalizes postprandial triglyceride concentrations.
If you have type 2 diabetes and high triglycerides, aim to lose just 5-10% of your current body weight. This modest reduction can slash your triglyceride levels by up to 25% and normalize how your body handles fat after meals. Combine this with exercise and limiting alcohol for the best results.
In type 2 diabetes, modest (5%-10%) weight loss can lower plasma triglyceride levels by up to 25% and normalise post-prandial triglyceride concentration.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple citations (38, 39, 40) and general guideline consensus, though specific large-scale RCT data for this exact magnitude is not detailed in the text itself.
Source
Origin and therapy for hypertriglyceridaemia in type 2 diabetes
Jing Pang et al. · World Journal of Diabetes · 2014
DOI 10.4239/wjd.v5.i2.165
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