OBESITY AND DIABETES RISK

Obesity and Diabetes Risk

Obesity and Diabetes Risk

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a collection of illnesses ensuing from one of the following situations: the body doesn't make enough insulin, or the body doesn't use insulin properly, the body doesn't make insulin. People with diabetes cannot use the energy they consume, and high glucose levels build up in the blood and urine, leading to a condition known as hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Large amounts of sugar in the urine require additional water, so that the sugar can be diluted for elimination (Mantzoros, 2006). The body's increased need for water leads to a depletion of the body's water stores, causing excessive thirst and frequent urination. When the body becomes unable to completely break down glucose as a source of energy, fat must be used.

Research Question

Is there any relation between Obesity and diabetes.

Research Hypothesis

H1: Obesity can cause diabetes.

H2: Obesity cannot cause diabetes.

H0: Obesity has no effect on diabetes.

Literature Review

Type 2 diabetes is the most widespread type and is found mainly in persons over the age of 41. Scientists believe that it is strongly linked to genetic factors. If an identical twin develops Type 2 diabetes, the other most likely will as well. People with Type 2 either develop a resistance to insulin activity or experience insufficient insulin action. Their bodies are usually capable of producing adequate amounts of insulin—something a person with Type 1 diabetes cannot do. The difficulty in Type 2 diabetes is that body cells become resistant to insulin at the receptor sites (the place where insulin attaches to the cell). There are several types of tests to diagnose diabetes. The most common test is the fasting glucose test. An individual is considered to have Type 2 diabetes if his or her fasting glucose value is above 125 mg/dL ...