33% Irish feel they are too fat, survey says; HEALTH.Byline: SARAH Sarah or Sarai: see Sara. Sarah (flourished early 2nd millennium BC) In the Hebrew scriptures, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. She was childless until age 90. STACK ALMOST one-in-three Irish people This is a list of famous Irish people. It covers
With World Diabetes Day taking place on Saturday, the study revealed 34% of women think they are carrying extra fat compared to just a quarter of men. People aged between 50 and 64 are also more likely to believe they are heavier than average. The data, released by pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk, highlighted the link between weight and diabetes. Consultant endocrinologist at St James's Hospital, said four out of five people with diabetes are overweight. He added: "The number one risk factor for type 2 diabetes type 2 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. is obesity. "Greater weight means a higher risk of insulin resistance Insulin Resistance Definition Insulin resistance is not a disease as such but rather a state or condition in which a person's body tissues have a lowered level of response to insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate the level , because fat interferes with the body's ability to use insulin. "If your insulin is not working correctly you cannot regulate the sugar in your blood and this can develop into diabetes." The medic medic: see alfalfa. said while overweight people over the age of 40 are at risk of developing diabetes, even a small amount of weight loss can make a big difference. Prof Nolan added: "If people lose just 5 to 7% of their body weight, they reduce their risk of developing diabetes and for those people who have diabetes, weight loss can dramatically slow the progress of the disease." CAPTION(S): OUT OF CONTROL Obesity |
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