Diabetes affects how your body processes glucose, which is a type of sugar used for energy. Glucose comes from the foods you eat and is transported into your cells with the help of a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. Diabetes occurs when there's a problem with insulin production or how your body uses insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
Obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes. When a person is obese, their body often becomes less sensitive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. This condition is called insulin resistance.
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Insulin helps lower high blood sugar by facilitating the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells. Due to an increased resistance to insulin, someone diagnosed with obesity needs more insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check.
Over time, the pancreas may struggle to produce enough insulin to meet this increased demand. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels, eventually resulting in type 2 diabetes.
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Unexplained weight loss
Increased hunger
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow healing
Frequent infections
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Darkened skin patches
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