Diabesity is a term that describes the co-occurrence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in a single individual. It highlights the strong link between the two conditions, as excess body fat is a major risk factor for developing insulin resistance and ultimately type 2 diabetes. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Combination of terms: “Diabesity” is a portmanteau of “diabetes” and “obesity”. [1, 4]
- Pathophysiology: The excessive body fat associated with obesity can lead to insulin resistance, where the body’s cells don’t respond properly to the insulin hormone. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and the development of type 2 diabetes. [3, 4]
- Lifestyle link: Lifestyle factors like poor diet and a lack of physical activity are major contributors to the rising incidence of diabesity. [2, 4]
- Global epidemic: Diabesity is considered a global epidemic due to the rapid and widespread growth of both obesity and type 2 diabetes. [1, 2]
- Management: Effective treatment strategies for diabesity must address both obesity and diabetes, often through lifestyle interventions, medication, or surgery. [5, 6]
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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabesity
[3] https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/diabesity
[4] https://www.maxhealthcare.in/blogs/diabesity-lifestyle-epidemic
[5] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10130896/
[6] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551493/
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