Alec Baldwin cuts out sugar and loses weight

Diabetes is an international health issue and often affects people in wealthy countries where rates of insulin resistance can be higher and coincide with rising obesity.

But there are simple steps individuals can take to change their lifestyle and reduce the chance of developing this disease later in life.

Alec Baldwin, star of cult TV show 30 Rock, is setting an example to people over 40 – one of the age groups most susceptible to type 2 diabetes – around the globe by losing more than 13 kilograms.

The star is said to have undergone various weight loss programs over the course of his acting career, but this time his motivation was different.

Baldwin, who was diagnosed with pre-diabetes two years ago, is reported to have cut sugar out of his diet in order to shed excess body fat and regain a svelte figure.

Reducing belly fat and the amount of refined sugars in your day is an effective way to stabilise blood glucose levels, while it has also been proven to help in the prevention of adult onset diabetes and other health concerns that are directly related to an individual's weight and eating habits.

Posted by Juliette Pemberton