INTRODUCTION
Obesity is defined as abnormal fat accumulation on the body which poses a risk to health. People are classified as obese when their body mass index is over 30 kg/m2.
Diabetes mellitus or DM refers to a group of diseases which are related to glucose levels in your blood.Diabetes mellitus affect the digestion and assimilation of glucose in one’s body. Diabetes is included in lifestyle diseases.In case of diabetes mellitus,the amount of free glucose in blood increases above normal and thus leads to further complications.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIABETES AND OBESITY
Obesity and diabetes have close relation.Researches show that obesity is one of the key risk factors that could lead to pre diabetic and type 2 diabetic stage.There are major chances that obesity can cause diabetes and diabetes leading to obesity conditions.
CAN OBESITY LEAD TO DIABETES?
Obesity is one of the main risk factors that would lead to type 2 diabetes.Research shows that an individual with obesity is 10 times in risk than a person who is not obese.
Causes
- The reason behind these can be increased accumulation of adipose tissues,which when used by the body releases glucose to the bloodstream thus increasing the glucose level in blood and causing diabetes.
- Obesity disrupts the metabolic functions of the body leading to poor glucose metabolism and thus increasing the blood sugar levels and leading to diabetes.
- Obesity induced inflammation responses lead to insulin resistance and thus lead to poor glucose metabolism as insulin is the major hormone linked with glucose metabolism.This will eventually lead to high glucose level in blood and thus diabetes.
- Other risk factors which are linked to obesity can also be the reason behind diabetes.Such as smoking,sedentary lifestyle,alcohol consumption ,lack of exercise etc.
Management
The management of obesity can help in managing the diabetes as well.These include:
- Eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours in the day.
- Avoid saturated or trans fats
- Foods with low glycemic index(whole grains,whole fruits,non starchy vegetables,legumes)
- Include complex carbohydrates
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Avoid smoking
- Include more protein in diet
- Avoid processed food
- Avoid over workout
- Do not over tire
- Eat food properly on time
- Do not starve yourself
- Drink plenty of water
- Include fiber rich food in diet
- Do not skip medication
- Avoid fried food
- Avoid fast food
CAN DIABETES CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN?
Glucose metabolism happens in a way that the excess glucose is stored in liver,and mainly in adipose tissues( fat) in body.When a person has diabetes,there is free roaming glucose in body which will lead to its storage in body via metabolism mechanism, and thus leading to more fat deposition.This will lead to increased fat deposits in the body and thus leading to weight gain and obesity.People with diabetes are more likely to get overweight than people without diabetes.
Causes
The causes of weight gain due to diabetes include the following:
- Poor metabolism:Diabetes affects the metabolism of body.When a person has diabetes,there is free roaming glucose in body which will lead to its storage in body via metabolism mechanism, and thus leading to more fat deposition.This will lead to increased fat deposits in the body and thus leading to weight gain and obesity.
- Medication: The medications taken for diabetes alter the fat metabolism cycle and lead to obesity. Some medicines taken for secondary symptoms related to diabetes such as heart diseases will lead to reducing body functionality and causing weight gain.
- Hormonal therapy: Hormonal imbalance caused in diabetes must be treated.This will lead to hormonal imbalance and lead to obesity triggering conditions.
Management
Management of diabetes will help in reducing the risk factors such as obesity.The common management methods include:
- Proper lifestyle can help in keeping the blood sugar levels at bay. As diabetes is a lifestyle disease,keeping a good healthy lifestyle can affect the diabetes in a positive way
- Diet management- A proper diet including more proteins and healthy fats and reducing the carbohydrate intake can help in reducing the blood sugar levels.It is better to manage your diet to reduce the carbohydrate intake to help you in the long run.
- Avoid fast food-Avoiding fast foods which are mostly loaded carbs will help in reversing the diabetes.Avoid over eating of sugary desserts,canned foods,soda,sugary juices
- Eat whole meals-Rather than going for sugary juices and canned food,always opt for whole fruits,whole foods and non processed food
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption-smoking and alcohol consumption can lead to increased complications with diabetes mellitus,so it’s better to avoid them for better health.
- Eat food on time- do not famish yourself,as it will lead to binge eating and high carbohydrate intake.It is always good to have food on time and not to let to go long hungry
- Proper exercise-Proper exercise and a active lifestyle will help in burning of fats and carbs in your body thus helping in keeping the sugar levels normal.A 25-40 minutes workout a day will help not only in diabetes but also proper functioning of body
- Proper screening and doctors visit- A proper screening of your health and periodic doctors visit will help you to keep your body in healthy condition and also to properly track your health.
SUMMARY
Obesity and diabetes have close relation.Researches show that obesity is one of the key risk factors that could lead to pre diabetic and type 2 diabetic stage.There are major chances that obesity can cause diabetes and diabetes leading to obesity conditions.Obesity is one of the main risk factors that would lead to type 2 diabetes.Research shows that an individual with obesity is 10 times in risk than a person who is not obese.In a vice versa fashion,diabetes can lead to weight gain as well..Management of diabetes will help in reducing the risk factors such as obesity.
