Diabetes and Obesity
High Blood Pressure in Obese Diabetics
High blood pressure is a concern for anyone but people with diabetics are more likely to suffer from it than others. If you are obese and diabetic, a high blood pressure can be deadly leading to a fatal heart attack. Like many health risks associated with diabetes, good control of your blood sugars, [...]
Support for Diabetics Struggling with Obesity
Everyone needs a little help now and then and shouldn’t be afraid to ask for it. A newly diagnosed diabetic may feel overwhelmed with the restrictions that they are faced with and not knowing how to plan meals. The support that is needed is from a dietician or nutritionist. Depending on your [...]
A Healthy BMI for Diabetics
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation that is based on your height and weight to
determine if you are underweight, an ideal weight, overweight, or obese. The test is an
indication of the total body fat that you are carrying around. The number ranges are
fairly accurate but there are some circumstances when the calculations [...]
The Effects of Prolonged Hyperglycemia
Even before you are diagnosed with diabetes, if you are obese, your blood sugars are most likely elevated. High blood sugar levels in a body over a prolonged period of time can have devastating affects on your body. You may not be showing symptoms of high blood sugars but your doctor will most [...]
