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[Obesity as risk for developing diabetes].
Hiroshi Maegawa1, Atsunori Kashiwagi
1Department of Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 11, 2009
Summary
Obesity is a significant health issue linked to type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle changes reducing body weight can lower the risk of developing type II diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Obesity is a prevalent global health concern.
- It is recognized as a primary risk factor for serious conditions like type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension.
- Adipose tissue dysfunction, particularly visceral obesity, plays a crucial role in metabolic disturbances.
Purpose:
- To explore the link between obesity, adipocytokine dysregulation, and insulin resistance.
- To highlight the impact of visceral adipose tissue on insulin sensitivity.
- To review the potential of lifestyle interventions in mitigating obesity-related health risks.
Summary:
- Epidemiological data confirm obesity as a major health problem and independent risk factor for type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension.
- Altered secretion of adipocytokines (e.g., adiponectin, tumor necrosis factor alpha, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1) and free fatty acids contribute to insulin resistance in obese individuals.
- Visceral obesity shows a stronger association with insulin resistance compared to subcutaneous adipose tissue.
Impact:
- Understanding the mechanisms linking obesity to insulin resistance is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
- Lifestyle interventions promoting weight reduction are effective in reducing the risk of type II diabetes.
- Further research into adipocytokine modulation could offer novel therapeutic strategies for obesity and related metabolic disorders.
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