Did you realize that maternal obesity is one of the largest risk factors in obstetrics? Women who suffer from obesity and become pregnant are at higher risk for many issues such as miscarriage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, venous thromboembolism, induced labor, C-sections, anesthetic complications, and wound infections, especially after a C-section. So not only does obesity affect many organs and cause many diseases, it does the same with pregnancy. Maternal obesity can also cause the baby to be at higher risk for stillbirth, congenital anomalies, or neonatal death. Please read more on how obesity leads to several risk factors at the following link:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4989730/

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How many people do you know with Type 2 diabetes? Do they suffer from overweight or obesity? Although weight is not the only risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, it definitely plays a large role in the diagnosis. An individual is three to seven times at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes when obese compared to someone with normal body weight. The reasoning is still unclear as to why the individual develops insulin resistance, but we do know obesity and lack of exercise help play a role in the development. Losing weight has been established as a treatment towards Type 2 diabetes which showed researchers that obesity does indeed make it worse. Weight loss is definitely not the only treatment, but individuals that have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes have been able to get off medications after weight loss and diet corrections. By preventing and treating obesity an individual can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Read more about obesity and diabetes at the following link

https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/obesity-and-type-2-diabetes/

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Obesity is a growing epidemic.  We see those suffering from obesity and it’s complications every day.  We ask why this is happening and we think the answer is simple, people eat too much and don’t exercise.  Yes these do impact obesity but are not always the only causes. Many cases start as a child due to environment and genetics.  People also suffer from obesity due to mental disorders such as depression or Down’s syndrome. We need to start overweight prevention in order to tackle the obesity epidemic.  Often, exercise, as well as proper meal planning are unobtainable to the average American due to time constraints of busy schedules. By educating Americans on simple and healthy diet alternatives, as well as simple yet effective exercise, we may find a solution.  Promoting education over obesity, it’s effects, and prevention will help individuals from getting to an irreversible state of declining health.

Read more about research activities and sceintific advances established for overweight and obese individuals with the following link.  

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/obesity/researchinfo/activities

Do you know of anyone that suffers from any form of cardiovascular disease?  If so, do they have weight issues? Those that are obese have been proven to more likely develp cardiovascular diseases.  Obesity is highly related to high blood pressure and an enlarged left ventricle which may lead to stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or even death.  Individuals do not realize that extra fat holds excessive fluid, causing pressure around the heart and also a decrease blood flow through adipose tissue throughout the body.  Once the heart has been damaged, obese individuals then have a problem with physical activity due to the heart having been weakened and overworked, therefore losing weight through physical activity becomes an issue and the individual continues gaining more weight.  The best forms of treatment would be dietary changes with some form of exercise. Those that cannot necessarily participate in physical activity can attend a cardiac rehabilitation to establish forms of exercise that fits their needs. Read more on how cardiovascular disease related to obesity with the link below.  

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.106.171016

Why do fast food chains insist on making healthy options more expensive?  Have you ever noticed that you find the worst foods on dollar menus but if you go get a bag full of groceries it costs around $50?  The answer is simple, it is more cost effective.  People tend to struggle with costs, therefore feeding a family of 6 is a lot easier going to the dollar menu than buying more healthy choices.  Large amounts of processed and fried foods over time take a toll on one’s body.  Many times this leads to obesity, which in turn leads to many other health concerns such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.  Read more about the effects that fast food has on the body with the following link.  

https://www.healthline.com/health/fast-food-effects-on-body#effects-on-society