OBESITY

OBESITY

Obesity, Diabetes and Heart If you prevent obesity you are also preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart diseases: People with weight problems are at a higher risk of developing heart diseases or heart failures. Even if you are healthy, being obese poses a huge threat of having heart problems. Effects of obesity: Obesity does not only affect the heart of the persons, but also the liver and other organs People who are obese are likely to develop hypertension Obesity and heart failure: Obesity can and often does cause heart failure because the obese person’s heart is overworked Having diabetes puts you at a risk for heart disease Diabetes and heart disease: People with diabetes who have already had one heart attack are at a higher rise of having a second one Constant high blood glucose levels can lead to increased depositions of fat on the blood vessel walls which in turn may affect the blood flow, increasing the chances of being affected by atherosclerosis Tips to lose weight and keep diabetes in control: Make gradual changes in eating habits. Avoid food items with high calorie and fat content Regular aerobic exercise like brisk walking, jogging or swimming Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol in excess if you prevent obesity you are also preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease.