You and your first cousins are in the same generation (two generations younger than your grandparents), so the word removed is not used to describe your relationship. The words once removed mean that there is a difference of one generation. For example, your mother's first cousin is your first cousin, once removed.
If youâve made changes to your diet and levels of physical activity but youâre not losing a significant amount of weight, your GP may recommend medicines that can help. Medicines are only used if your BMI is at least 30, or 28 if you have a weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.etting goals. Once your GP has a clearer picture of your diet and level of physical activity, they can help you identify simple lifestyle changes. âItâs important that the patient decides what changes theyâre going to make,â says Dr Campbell. âThat way, theyâre more likely to stick to them.
Diabetes is a serious disease that you cannot treat on your own. Your doctor will help you make a diabetes treatment plan that is right for you -- and that you can understand. You may also need other health care professionals on your diabetes treatment team, including a foot doctor, nutritionist, eye doctor, and a diabetes specialist (called an endocrinologist).