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... One of the more major problems of obesity is diabetes. ... 2% of the population, have diabetes. (American Diabetes Association) Another obscure fact is that, about a third of that 17 million are undiagnosed and unaware they even have diabetes. There are two types of diabetes and although there are some similarities, they differ broadly. ... There is more risk for acquiring diabetes in certain people. ...
We know that diabetes is a disease, but what effect does it have on the human body? Well, there are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is usually diagnosed in young people, but can occur in adults. ... (American Diabetes Association) In Type 1 diabetes there is an elevated level of glucose in the bloodstream. ...
The other type of diabetes is known as Type 2 diabetes or adult onset diabetes. ... In a majority of cases, diabetes is passed through heridity. ... Type 2 diabetes is also more prominent in Blacks, Mexicans, Indians, Asians, and even Pacific Islanders. ... Also, pregnant women who have gestational diabetes are more prone to Type 2 diabetes later in life. ... In Type 2 diabetes, insulin levels are close to or above normal, but the target cells cannot respond to insulin. ... Almost 90% of all the people diagnosed with diabetes are diagnosed with Type 2. ... (American Diabetes Association) One of the reasons obesity contributes to the onset of Type 2 diabetes is that the excess of fat prevents insulin from being attracted to the receptor cells.
Approximate Word count = 1170
Approximate Pages = 4.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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