Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Link between Obesity and Diabetes 2

An Introduction to Diabetes II
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. People suffering from this problem either can't produce enough insulin, or can't process the insulin their bodies produce. In both ways, your body will be unable to metabolize sugar properly. As a result, your glucose levels will be unbalanced and your life will be in danger.
Like Type 1, no cure has been discovered for Diabetes 2. However, you can always manage or prevent Diabetes 2 by avoiding obesity.
What Does Obesity Have to Do with This?
According to studies, the more abdominal fat a person has, the less glucose tolerance he or she may have. This means that if your body mass index, commonly known as BMI, is over 40, you are more likely to develop

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