Sunday, December 19, 2010

Metabolic Problems Linked With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Did you know that there is a stage before becoming diabetic that can actually reverse the likelihood of becoming Diabetic? With the metabolic problems linked with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and going by the Body Mass Index Chart, if you're considered obese (BMI over 30), and especially with an above average amount of abdominal (tummy) fat and you're insulin resistant, you may have what is known as metabolic syndrome. It is important to note that you can be insulin resistant and not actually have diabetes - yet. With insulin resistance you may have what is commonly known as pre-diabetes.
If you are insulin resistant, your body is not using the insulin that your pancreas is producing effectively. A lot of this can be due to sudden and

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