Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the patient's body no longer responds to normal regulating mechanisms that keep blood sugar levels normal, says Dr. Nghiem-Phu. "There is a correlation between overweight patients and having difficulty regulating blood sugar. Unfortunately, we're seeing more adolescents and children who are diagnosed with this disease due to inactivity, a diet high in refined and processed foods, and a high-stress lifestyle," she says, adding that these children are typically overweight, too, and will have difficulty with their health on many levels in the future if their lifestyles are not altered for optimal health.
Diagnosis and treatment
Are you concerned that one of these conditions may apply to you? See your health-care practitioner for more information on diagnosing and treating any underlying condition that may be affecting your ability to lose weight, and achieve optimal health.
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