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Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

ISSN: 2475-3211

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Morbid Obesity

Morbid obesity refers to patients who are 50 to 100% above their ideal body weight. In other words, a BMI (body mass index) value greater than 39 can be used to diagnose morbid obesity. Morbid obesity can cause certain health problems such as: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, including breast and colon cancer, depression and osteoarthritis. The common causes that come in contrast are: excessive calorie intake, thyroid disorders, lack of physical activity. Other factors, such as stress, anxiety and lack of sleep, can lead to weight gain. Women may also have a hard time losing the weight they gain during pregnancy or gaining extra weight during menopause. These rarely lead to morbid obesity per se, but can be a contributing factor. The most effective way to lose weight is to adopt healthy eating habits, exercise routines and stress management techniques. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are important, and even modest weight loss will improve your health.

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