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What is the biggest contributor to diabetes?
Obesity
What is obesity AND diabetes?
Obesity increases one's chances of having type 2 diabetes. Obesity can lead to insulin resistance, a hormone that is necessary for blood sugar management. When the body develops insulin resistance, sugar absorption in the blood is reduced or absent, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing merely 5 to 7% of your body weight.
Is diabetes type 1 only genetic or can you get it other ways?
it can be genetic but you can get it from eating different types of food which arent balanced, and could be from obesity.
What diabetes caused by?
A genetic predisposition, or obesity.
Obesity and Diabetes?
Obesity and diabetes are often linked. Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight are important for preventing or managing diabetes. This can be done by making healthy lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.
What are some good ways to avoid obesity and keep your weight under control?
Some good ways to avoid obesity and keep your weight under control are to eat right and exercise. Eating a vegan diet and exercising daily. Remember to always talk with your doctor to make sure these things are right for you.
What are the predisposing factors in gestational diabetes mellitus?
-family history of diabetes -maternal obesity - maternal age>30 -HPL -family history of diabetes -maternal obesity - maternal age>30 -HPL
Can type 2 diabetes cause obesity?
Yes.
What is a possible cause of type 2 diabetes?
Obesity.
The link between physical activity and diabetes?
A lack of physical activty may lead to obesity. Obesity is a high risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.
How does the lack of fitness and nutrition related to diabetes?
Obesity & unhealty eatting habbits can cause diabetes
What different problems can obesity cause?
Obesity can casue heart disease, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes.
