It is a well established fact that obesity in adults can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Obesity is a typical problem of western countries and it’s been increasing since the 80s. We are now facing an epidemic of obesity as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus. This article will be discussing the connection between obesity and T2DM and how we can prevent its occurrence through proper lifestyle changes.
Diabetes is a serious condition.
It’s an umbrella term for any disease that affects how your body uses insulin to convert food into energy. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body store and use glucose (sugar) from your food.
Types of diabetes include:
Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs because the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. This type of diabetes requires daily injections of insulin and can cause serious damage to the eyes, heart, blood vessels and nerves.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t make or use enough insulin correctly or efficiently. The pancreas may produce less insulin than it should, or the muscle cells may become resistant to insulin’s effects. Type 2 diabetes can lead to high blood sugar levels over time, which increases your risk for heart disease and other problems such as kidney disease and stroke.
If you have diabetes, it’s important to get help.
Diabetes is a serious disease that can take your life or cause you to live with pain and discomfort. You can’t control diabetes on your own. You need to work with your doctor and other healthcare providers to manage your condition.
Obesity and diabetes are two of the most common diseases in America today. Many people who don’t have diabetes may be at risk for developing it because of their weight. Being overweight makes it more likely that you will develop type 2 diabetes.
If you have diabetes, it’s important to get help. If you’re overweight, losing weight can help control your blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications related to both obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Having diabetes can have a big effect on your quality of life.
It is not just the type 2 diabetes that can lead to obesity, but also its precursor: the metabolic syndrome. It is characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides and sugar levels in the blood, increased abdominal fat and insulin resistance. The metabolic syndrome is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes has been known for many years. But it was only in the last few years that scientists have begun to understand how this happens. A key factor here is the hormone insulin, which regulates carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Insulin helps our cells take up glucose from the blood stream and convert it into energy. When we eat food containing carbohydrates, our body produces insulin to transport them into cells where they are used as fuel (glycogen storage). When we don’t produce enough insulin or our cells become resistant to it (insulin resistance), then they cannot be used efficiently as fuel and instead turn into fat deposits (lipotoxicity).
Having diabetes contributes to heart disease.
It is a fact that obesity and diabetes can have a dramatic impact on your health. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for either one of these conditions. But you can make some small changes in the way that you eat, move and think about food so that you will be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
Obesity can lead to heart disease. For people who are obese, excess weight puts pressure on their hearts and causes them to work harder than they should. This could lead to aneurysms or other heart problems. Obesity can also increase the risk of stroke, high blood pressure and other conditions that affect the heart and circulation system.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune condition that occurs when cells in the pancreas stop producing enough insulin or do not respond appropriately when insulin is produced by the body’s hormone system (endocrine system). Type 2 diabetes usually develops after age 45 but can begin as early as childhood due to genetics or family history of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes tends to run in families and has been linked with certain medical conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance.
Exercise and losing weight can help lower blood sugar levels.
The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus has long been known. But what about the connection between obesity and cancer?
It’s a question that’s been on the minds of several researchers for years, but one that hasn’t received much attention. Now, however, scientists have uncovered a possible link between obesity and cancer — and it could help shed light on other diseases as well.
“Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing many types of cancer,” said Dr. Barbara Gilmore, director of the division of general internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “This study adds to our knowledge base by showing that obesity is also associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.”
The study found that obese people had higher rates of colorectal adenoma compared with normal-weight individuals. The rate was 23 percent higher in obese men and 25 percent higher in obese women compared with those who were normal weight.
Obesity can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers have found that being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is especially true if you are under 40 years old. Being overweight at any age increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but even people who are not obese can be at an increased risk of developing the disease if they have other factors that increase their chances of getting it.
The reason why obesity is so closely linked to the development of type 2 diabetes is because it raises your blood pressure and it makes you more likely to develop high triglyceride levels, two risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Obesity also makes you more likely to develop high cholesterol levels and high blood sugar (glucose) levels, both of which can raise your risk for developing heart disease, as well as other conditions such as kidney disease and gout.
Losing weight or increasing your activity level may slow the development of type 2 diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a combination of diet and exercise to help you improve your health and prevent type 2 diabetes. A healthy eating plan includes choosing healthy foods to keep blood sugar levels stable, eating smaller portions and avoiding high-calorie foods.
Exercise promotes weight loss, but it also lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Physical activity helps you control glucose levels by keeping them stable and reducing insulin resistance in the body. Regular exercise can also help reduce the amount of fat in the body, which is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.
A healthy lifestyle can help you manage your condition. It may also eliminate symptoms such as fatigue and excessive thirst or urination that might otherwise interfere with daily activities.
Weight loss surgery may be recommended for people who are obese or overweight and would like to lose weight.
There are many different types of weight loss surgery, but the most common are gastric bypass, gastric banding and gastric sleeve.
Gastric bypass is a type of surgery that creates a smaller stomach pouch than normal. It is more restrictive than other types of weight loss surgery because it reduces the amount of food you can eat and prevents you from eating certain types of food.
Gastric banding is another type of weight loss surgery that restricts your stomach so it functions like a small pouch. It uses an elastic band to keep food from entering your stomach. You will feel full sooner after eating smaller amounts of food with this type of surgery.
Gastric sleeve is a type of surgical procedure that creates a small stomach pouch. The surgeon makes an incision in your abdomen and inserts a tube called an accordion-like tube into your stomach through the incision. He or she then cuts away part of your stomach wall so it folds over into the new pouch created by the accordion-like tube and forms a permanent part of your body that serves as storage space for food consumed after eating smaller portions.
Being more active and losing weight can help you live a healthier life with diabetes.
If you have type 2 diabetes, you need to stay on top of your blood glucose levels. You should keep track of how much you eat and drink, how often you exercise and the quality of the food that you eat.
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can help reduce your risk for many health conditions associated with obesity including type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, being underweight does not lower your risk for developing diabetes.
Weight loss is important for people with type 2 diabetes because it can improve blood glucose control and reduce the number of medications that they need to take in order to manage their disease. It also improves their overall health by helping them feel better about themselves and have more energy to do the things that they enjoy doing each day.
Conclusion
Patients with diabetes have poor glycemic control and will often require additional medications to manage their condition. Some of the drugs they may be taking can also be associated with significant side effects, including weight gain and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The good news: new research provides proof that lifestyle changes for many people can effectively reverse the disease process, helping to control glucose levels in the blood and prevent weight gain, thereby lowering the risk for future episodes of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This means that many patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus are healthier today than they were ten years ago.