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Obesity is today considered a major risk factor for diabetes. In fact, the rising prevalence of obesity by epidemic proportions is fuelling the diabetes and obesity link; many obese people are suffering from diabetes which is also known as ‘diabesity’. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent both obesity and ‘diabesity’.

Obesity and its associated conditions such as diabetes lead to a reduced quality of life and reduced life expectancy. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, so do the chances of related conditions such as diabetes. Most of the life-threatening conditions associated with both obesity and diabetes include coronary heart disease and stroke.

Obesity generally results in type 2 diabetes; in this condition the pancreas does not produce enough insulin for the body’s needs. Presence of insulin is essential as this helps carry the glucose from our blood to our cells to be used as energy. So, if glucose transportation is not managed properly, diabetics are likely to suffer from elevated blood sugar levels. This can be harmful to their health. Complications that arise from diabetes include nerve damage, kidney disease, heart disease and vision complications.

A critical link between obesity and the onset of Type 2 diabetes is established by Monash University study in Australia. Researchers have discovered that fat cells release a novel protein called PEDF (pigment epithelium-derived factor), which triggers a chain of events and interactions that lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes. When the release of PEDF is blocked, the body again returns to being insulin-sensitive.

It has been studied that the more fat tissue a person has, the less sensitive they become to insulin. So a greater amount of insulin is required to maintain the body’s regulation of blood-glucose. Diabetic patients can benefit from knowing that the two conditions are linked. Adequate weight-loss generally improves the management of blood glucose levels in diabetes patients.