Educate yourself: Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity is on the rise, and this serious situation is getting closer to home every day. With more hectic schedules and higher stress levels, many are turning to food to relieve their anxieties. There are, however, serious consequences to excessive eating and obesity, such as lifestyle diseases like diabetes.

A direct link between diabetes and obesity 
According to research conducted, 80 to 90 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes are also diagnosed with obesity. Being overweight puts stress on your body, and can affect your body’s ability to maintain proper blood glucose levels. This can lead to your body’s resistance to insulin, which is an effect of diabetes.

Prevent obesity, prevent diabetes
One simple way to do this is to maintain a healthy weight is to increase your time spend exercising. Even losing a few kilograms will lower your risk and help prevent complications associated with diabetes such as blindness, strokes and heart attacks.

To help with weight loss, a high fibre, low carbohydrate diet and 20 to 30 minutes of moderate activity every day will make a significant difference. Use Canderel in your food and drinks to help keep things sweet with much fewer kilojoules than in sugary foods.

References:

• http://www.diabeticcareservices.com/diabetes-education/diabetes-and-obesity
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