Many people face several health issues while overweight. I'm going to talk about the top 10 most common issues and how these issues can affect you.
Let's begin with type 2 diabetes. With Type 2 diabetes, blood sugar levels are above normal. This is not a good thing. High blood sugar is a major cause of coronary heart disease. stroke, amputation, kidney disease and blindness. In the last decade this disease has been one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States and Canada. More than 85% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. You can lower your risk by losing weight and increasing your amount of physical activity. Studies have shown that losing 5-7% of your body weight and doing moderate exercise of 20-30 minutes a day 5 days a week may prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Another major concern with overweight people is coronary heart disease and stroke. This means that your heart and blood flow are not properly functioning. Common problems that occur while suffering from this disease are heart attack, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac death, chest pain and abnormal heart rhythm. This disease along with strokes are the top three causes of death in North America. You may prevent this disease with a few changes in your lifestyle. If you weigh 220 pounds, losing as little as 12 pounds may very well improve heart function, blood flow, improve blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
Metabolic syndrome has several obesity related risk factors. For example, a major factor is having a large waistline. For men, 40 inches or more and for women 35 inches or more is considered dangerous. Another related risk is high triglycerides. A level of 150mg/dl or higher is considered at risk and should be treated immediately. A few other concerns to watch for are low levels of good cholesterol, (men) below 40 mg/dl, and (women) below 50mg/dl are considered a risk. High blood sugar and high blood pressure are very common when diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
Cancer is another factor to watch out for when overweight. The colon, oesophagus and breasts should be screened carefully if you are overweight. Losing weight and healthy eating can play a very big role in prevention. Physical activity is also recommended.
Sleep apnoea is a very common problem and can occur prior to any of the maladies listed above. Sleep apnoea is a condition where one stops breathing for short periods during the night. This can result in daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and even heart failure. The most common reason for sleep apnoea is when one has fat stored around the neck resulting in the airway becoming smaller and producing substances that cause inflammation.
Sleep apnoea is a very common problem and can occur prior to any of the maladies listed above. Sleep apnoea is a condition where one stops breathing for short periods during the night. This can result in daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and even heart failure. The most common reason for sleep apnoea is when one has fat stored around the neck resulting in the airway becoming smaller and producing substances that cause inflammation.
Osteoarthritis is definitely aggravated by excess weight. This very common joint disorder wears away tissue that protects the joints. OA is most common in the knees, hips and lower back. If you are overweight, avoid any heavy lifting that could cause extra pressure on your joints. Prevention of inflammation will significantly reduce the risk of pain from this disease. For those that have OA, losing 5% body weight is the first step in making a difference.
Gallbladder disease is when solid materials mostly made of cholesterol form in the gallbladder and will cause abdominal pain. This disease mainly occurs when a person tends to eat fatty foods. The best way to treat this condition is to have a healthy weight loss program that helps you lose 1-2 pounds per week.
Another serious ailment to watch for is called Fatty liver disease. This disease is common when a person is overweight for 10 years or more. This disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells, causing inflammation and injury to the liver. It can lead to severe liver damage and liver failure. This disease is similar to alcoholic liver damage and can be prevented by putting healthy nutrition in to your body.
Gallbladder disease is when solid materials mostly made of cholesterol form in the gallbladder and will cause abdominal pain. This disease mainly occurs when a person tends to eat fatty foods. The best way to treat this condition is to have a healthy weight loss program that helps you lose 1-2 pounds per week.
Another serious ailment to watch for is called Fatty liver disease. This disease is common when a person is overweight for 10 years or more. This disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells, causing inflammation and injury to the liver. It can lead to severe liver damage and liver failure. This disease is similar to alcoholic liver damage and can be prevented by putting healthy nutrition in to your body.
Last but not least we have one of the scariest issues of all. Pregnancy complications are very common in overweight women. Problems such as defects of the brain and spinal cord, stillbirth, premature and large birth weight for gestational age are most common. Women who are obese and overweight should speak with their health care provider before coming pregnant.
If you want to avoid diseases such as these, I highly recommend that you speak with your doctor or a health professional about programs to assist you in losing weight. Losing weight can be difficult but there are several good programs available that are very affordable to assist you in your weight loss.
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