How does obesity lead to diabetes? Extremely overweight people have high levels of unbound fatty acids floating around in their bloodstreams. The surplus affects the liver's ability to store sugar, and the pancreas's ability to produce insulin to take up blood sugar. When these systems stop working, blood sugar becomes too high. The cells' natural response to insulin is disrupted and a person develops insulin resistance or diabetes. Further, insulin resistant and diabetic people build up visceral fat, which can lead to inflammation and more complications.

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CHAPTER 1 Everything In Moderation Different parts of the brain spur you to make responsible decisions, or indulge in excess. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 Leptin Controls Appetite The hormone leptin tells your body when you have had enough to eat. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 6 Hooked On Sugar We have a natural urge for sweetness, but we can kick the habit. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 9 Apple-Shaped Vs. Pear-Shaped Everyone stores fat, but how much and where we store it makes a big difference to our health. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 10 What Is Inflammation? Overweight and obese people are more likely to suffer from chronic inflammation. VIEW VIDEO

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CHAPTER 16 (currently viewing) Obesity Is Toxic How do obese people develop insulin resistance and diabetes? VIEW VIDEO