The Link Between Obesity
and Diabetes
"I Am Obese & Diabetic. What Can I Do?"
Basically, there are two kinds of diabetes, type 1 diabetes
and type 2 diabetes. The first type is also commonly known
as juvenile diabetes and is usually diagnosed in childhood.
This condition happens when the body cells and pancreas’
inability to produce enough insulin. Whereas in type 2 diabetes,
it is either there is not enough insulin produced for the
body or the body is not making proper use of the insulin available.
Many studies and doctors have confirmed the connection of
people who are obese with diabetes. When a person is obese
or very over weight they are overtaxing their pancreas which
is the organ that produces insulin and this can lead to type
2 diabetes.
Being obese is a potential risk factor for diabetes but it
does not mean you will develop the disease for sure if you
are obese. You can take control of this risk factor by losing
weight and changing to a healthier lifestyle. It is a good
way or reducing or eliminating it totally.
There are also other risk factors linked with type 2 diabetes
which includes age and race but of course these risk factors
are beyond your control.
Studies have proven that that over half of the people diagnosed
with diabetes are considered clinically obese. People who
are obese and make an effort to lose weight can better manage
their diabetes through diet or oral medications instead of
relying on insulin injections. By incorporating a healthy
eating plan and regular physical activity will also help to
manage the disease.
On top of standing a higher risk to develop diabetes for
obese people, they also have an increased risk for other life-threatening
diseases too, such as heart and cardiovascular
diseases, therefore it is in an individual’s best interest
to maintain a healthy weight for their body type and health
in order to reduce the risks to their health.
Medical support is available through your health care provider
if you ever need help.
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