Why Does Obesity Cause Diabetes
Fat cells are "sick" cells
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Straight from the Womb: Are we dooming our children?
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert...risk of obesity in childhood was just published in Diabetes Care by the American Diabetes... Read more »
Inflammation – Not Obesity – Leads to Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...a “lifestyle disease” because you have type 2 diabetes? Even if no one ever said that to... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another... Read more »
Diabetes Guilt
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...question is, “What are you doing to control your diabetes?” That’s what a leader of some... Read more »
Challenging the Dogma
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...that theory. Richard Bernstein, who has type 1 diabetes, was heading rapidly toward death... Read more »
Health Guide
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »Smoking and Obesity Increase Chances of Erectile Dysfunction
...(which I believe most already have done), but now include obesity with its danger of vascular disease/diabetes, in strongly advising men to avoid diet and lifestyles leading to obesity. The... Read more »Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens
Monday's New York Times article Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens provides alarming statistics indicating that increases in diabetes may contribute to the rising toll from Alzheimer's.... Read more »Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been diagnosed with Diabetes than your body is making... Read more »Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
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Medications
...that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, some forms of... Read more »
...that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, some forms of... Read more »
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... or control complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain. Sibutramine works... Read more »
Related News
Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms to be may have more reason to stick to a healthy diet while they're pregnant. New research indicates a developing baby's... Read summary »
Fat Causing Diseases
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »
Psoriasis and Obesity
December 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with psoriasis may have higher levels of an obesity-related hormone. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results... Read summary »
Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes?
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can... Read summary »
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
June 01, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »
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