There are two kinds of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 is also known as juvenile diabetes and is usually diagnosed in
childhood. It is the body's cells and the pancreas" inability to produce
enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the body's inability to produce enough insulin for the body or the body is not making proper
use of the insulin that is available.
Many studies and doctors have linked an increasing number of people
being diagnosed with diabetes to obesity. Being overweight or obese can overtax the pancreas (the organ that produces insulin), which can lead to Type 2 diabetes. Being
obese is a risk factor for diabetes but it does not mean you will develop the disease
if you are obese. By losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle you can
gain control of this risk factor either by reducing it or eliminating it
altogether.
There are other risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes including
age and race but of course there is no control over these factors. Studies have
shown that over half of the people diagnosed with diabetes are considered
clinically obese. People who are obese and work hard to lose weight can better
manage their diabetes through diet or oral medications instead of insulin
injections. Incorporating a healthy eating plan and regular physical activity
will also help to manage the disease.
In addition to being at a higher risk for developing diabetes people who
are obese are at an increased risk for other life-threatening diseases too. Namely
heart and cardiovascular diseases, 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 needed.
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