Is There a Connection Between Obesity and Diabetes?
June 8, 2009 by Walt Sanberg
Filed under Weight Loss
A disease that is rising to epidemic proportions is diabetes. Because of the increased number of people who are obese, diabetes has been on the rise. Over 21 million Americans have diabetes.
Diabetes type 2 is a disease that interferes with your bodys ability to process insulin. Being overweight makes your body less likely to detect and process insulin. Because of this insulin remains in the blood instead of being turned into energy.
Obesity has been linked to other health problems. Research has concluded that by losing body fat and maintaining a healthy weight it will improve your health.
For some people fat is distributed differently than others. People who are most at risk for diabetes is when extra fat is being held on the midsection. These are the people most at risk for diabetes.
People who live sedimentary lives and who eat poorly are most at risk for diabetes. The solution is to eat more healthy vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins and exercise daily. You have to get the body moving to change your health for the better.
Carbohydrates need to be chosen wisely. You need to avoid simple carbs that burn very quickly and eat complex carbs like whole grains.
The truth is that there is a significant connection between type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, the great news is that that connection is within your control so that you can make simple changes to affect your own health and well-being for years to come!






