Excessive obesity can trigger multiple diseases, with diabetes being one of them. Obesity and diabetes share a close connection, and being underweight can also be a major symptom of diabetes. However, this does not mean all obese individuals will develop diabetes, as it has its own characteristics. Below is a detailed explanation:
Step 1: Excessive Sugar Intake
Modern lifestyles expose people to abundant sugar-rich foods combined with insufficient exercise. This leads to sluggish metabolism and reduced mitochondrial production (mitochondria primarily function to consume sugar), resulting in sugar accumulation within the body.
Step 2: Diabetes and Fat Accumulation
This sugar buildup creates excess calories that form fat deposits. Since most sugar is converted into fat under normal circumstances, some obese individuals do not develop diabetes. However, both these individuals and obese diabetics share obesity caused by excessive sugar levels, making diabetes a significant contributor to obesity.
Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes-Related Obesity
Clinically, obese individuals with diabetes exhibit limb weakness, with more severe cases presenting coughing and fever. Diagnosis can also be confirmed through urine analysis, as diabetic patients show strongly positive results for glucose and ketones in urine, indicating diabetic ketoacidosis.Patients may also experience upper respiratory tract infections. Therefore, individuals exhibiting these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.
Treatment for Diabetic Obesity
Oral hypoglycemic agents such as Glucophage or Glucotrol can be administered. If blood sugar levels remain uncontrolled after two weeks, subcutaneous insulin therapy is initiated. Alongside clinical treatment, patients should engage in moderate exercise to boost metabolism, burn fat, and reduce blood sugar. Consistent adherence over several years can lower blood sugar levels and achieve weight loss.