Obesity and the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Pages: 599 - 614
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Abstract
Population studies show an increased risk for diabetes with obesity, notably abdominal obesity. This risk is further aggravated by sedentary lifestyle and exposure to undernutrition null in utero. null Maternal obesity also alters fetal growth and development, leading to a larger baby prone to diabetes in adulthood. It is recommended to avoid excessive weight gains in pregnancy. The best predictor of type 2 diabetes in obesity is a concurrent...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity and the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Published Date
Jan 1, 2013
Pages
599 - 614
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