Education Corner

Type 2 diabetes is the most common complication of obesity, affecting about 80% of overweight patients. Excess abdominal fat impairs insulin function, causing insulin resistance and chronically high blood sugar that overworks the pancreas, leading to eventual failure.

Effective Diabetes Risk Management

Weight loss: Losing 7% of body weight reduces diabetes risk by 58%.
Exercise recommendations: Combine 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise with strength training to improve blood sugar control by 30%.
Dietary adjustments: Choose brown rice, beans, and vegetables; limit white rice and sweets to stabilize blood sugar.
Medications: Metformin improves glucose levels; GLP-1 agonists aid weight loss and sugar control.
Regular check-ups: Keep HbA1c below 7%; annual urine and eye exams.

Prevention Measures

• Maintain BMI under 23.

• Limit daily sugar to under 25g; consume over 25g fiber from vegetables.

• Adults over 40: Annual blood sugar tests.

Obesity significantly raises diabetes risk. If weight keeps rising or symptoms appear, seek medical checks promptly for early control and complication prevention.