Diabetes and obesity epidemiology

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443878 tn?1205103196 I am curious as to the actual real life frequency of obesity associated with Diabetes. I am anticipating speaking with anyone who shares my problem of obesity and the difficulties accompanying the never ending battle of weight loss. Do you find that every food you eat seems to adversly affect yous attempts to control your glucose level as well as your weight?
Avatar m tn I dont look healthy at all and my family has a history of obesity and many health problems come with it. I want to prevent these health issues and start living/eating/working out right. I have watched the biggest loser and have always tried to lose weight but I can't or I don't know how. Please help me live healthier and stronger. I need to lose this weight. I have hard time sleeping and breathing because of it.
Avatar m tn This can progress to cirrhosis of the liver and can be associated with hepatocellular carcinoma. So, prevention or cure is by avoiding alcohol and treating diabetes, obesity and high triglyceride levels. So, the first step is avoidance of alcohol. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
1080243 tn?1262975363 "My husband has high arsenic so I wonder if your blood can change with these metals." One research said, "The pandemic of arsenic poisoning due to contaminated groundwater in West Bengal, India, and all of Bangladesh has been thought to be limited to the Ganges Delta (the Lower Ganga Plain)." They also said, "Arsenic induced type 2 diabetes depends on concentration of arsenic, arsenic compound, time of exposure, biological model.
Avatar m tn I am also a strict vegetarian and have low iron levels and fatigue. My obesity and fat is all on my stomach, a huge protruding bell and I have male breasts, my arms and legs and thighs are thin and normal.
Avatar n tn I know that not only has my lifespan been extended due to the technical ability to better control my blood sugars, but also my quality of life and health have been enhanced thanks to the progress that has been made in managing diabetes and treating its complications. With continued research, I am confident that a cure will be found in my lifetime.
148588 tn?1465778809 People develop type 2 diabetes when their extra pounds and sedentary lifestyle make their bodies less sensitive to insulin. That, in turn, causes their blood sugar to rise and can eventually lead to heart disease, nerve damage, kidney problems and other serious health issues. Researchers thought they might find a link between rising temperatures and diabetes for a completely different reason — the activity of brown fat.
1177761 tn?1263894979 Can statins cause/effect fatty liver disease or is fatty liver disease only related to diabetes and obesity problems? I've been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, am diabetic and am obese. I am on a weight reducing diet, am taking statin medications, and cholesterol meds. Can anyone shed light onto other means of improving the fatty liver, decreasing its damage and stopping its effects other thanwhat I am already doing? Advice is very much appreciated.
Avatar f tn ( and the risk of having it for the baby is if u dont control the sugar ur baby can be born with pancrea problems thus leading to obesity. And for u oncebu get gestational diabetes theres a high risk of getting diabetesnin ur life later on so it really suckssss!!!!!
Avatar n tn Let me try and answer your questions about exercise and diabetes. I am not aware of any connection between the onset of diabetes and over-exertion. Exercise helps people with diabetes keep their blood sugar in good control and within a normal range. Glucose is used while exercising, which would lower the blood sugar level, not raise it. If you are predisposed to developing type 1 diabetes, no amount of exercise will change this.
Avatar f tn It sounds like you are suffering from Acanthosis nigricans. It is a condition when too much insulin spills over into the skin causing a dark brown (bruise-like/dirt like) patch on the skin. It is common in the areas you mentioned. It is closely tied with obesity and diabetes. I have a family history of diabetes (I don't have it), but I did have a dark brown patch under my arms. I began to exercise and eat healthy and some of the patches have disappeared.
2005965 tn?1332667991 You should refrain from taking alcohol, as this will cause further injury to the liver. Treat diabetes if present and control obesity and high triglyceride levels. Adopt lifestyle changes like weight reduction, exercise etc. An ultrasound will confirm whether you have fatty liver or not. If you are doubtful about viral hepatitis it is suggested to consult your doctor for more queries and assistance. I hope it helps. Best wishes and kind regards!
634733 tn?1316625992 Maybe they should have stated what the odds are of developing obesity in our modern times, the likelyhood and lifestyles and food choice and changes, since the horse and buggy, etc.... ok, rant really done...
Avatar f tn Excessive body weight is associated with various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity#Management The main treatment for obesity consists of eating less and exercising more.Medications may also be used. There are two commonly prescribed medications for obesity.
1652617 tn?1301853701 Spaying does not cause obesity, increased food intake and decreased exercise causes obesity. Put the garbage can where she can't get to it. Eliminate the treats all together. They have little or no nutritional value and just add extra calories. If you allow your male cat on the counters, feed him there, so she can't get to his food. Reduce her caloric intake gradually. Suddenly cutting her intake drastically could cause other problems.
Avatar f tn Although several studies have found a link between sitting time and obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease risk, and unhealthy diets in children, few had examined sitting and "total mortality," researchers noted. The authors of the study analyzed responses from questionnaires filled out by 123,216 people (53,440 men and 69,776 women) with no history of disease who were participating in the Cancer Prevention II study conducted by the American Cancer Society.
Avatar f tn Alot of people believe that if they just lose weight they could get rid of their diabetes and there are even doctors on tv commercials in my area that stated they have the cure for diabetes but from what I have learned from my diabetes educator is that if you are obese and that your diabetes is coming from obesity you can lose weight and then be able to manage your diabetes with diet and exercise.
Avatar f tn "BTW, is hereditary diabetes more difficult to treat than diabetes due to being overweight? " If you meant hereditary as in inheriting the diabetes gene/s from one or both parents, the answer is yes. Often children subconsciously pick up on parents diabetic bad habits and carry them into their own adulthood, considered non-hereditary.
Avatar f tn New York (CNN) -- New York City's Board of Health voted Thursday to ban the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in restaurants and other venues, in a move meant to combat obesity and encourage residents to live healthier lifestyles. The board voted eight in favor, with one abstention.
Avatar n tn Hello, I have been reading a lot lately about the side effects of Seroquel. The one that concerns me the most is the diabetes. I am obese and diabetes runs in my family. I even have a brother that is insulin dependent. I am wondering if I should get off this drug? Does the diabetes continue even after the drug is discontinued? Is there another antipsychotic I could take that does not have this side effect? Thank you so much for your time.
Avatar f tn Research led by the University of Leeds has found drugs such as anti-diabetic drug Metformin and AICAR, used to combat obesity, can prevent the hepatitis C virus from replicating in the body.