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I'm skinny, so I can't get diabetes, right ? | Best Diabetes Channel

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Channel: All About Diabetes and Related · 2018 · People & Blogs

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• People assume that if you’re skinny, you’re healthy—people only get diabetes if they’re overweight or obese. Right?
• Well, no. No matter how thin you are, you can still get Type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes comes from insulin resistance, which causes high blood sugar. 
• While about 80 percent of people with diabetes are overweight or obese, it happens to thin people as well.” 
• One reason that thin people get diabetes is because they are “skinny fat.”
• If you have visceral fat, you may not look overweight, but you may still have as much fat as someone who is overweight. 
• “The medical term for skinny fat is MONW, which stands for metabolically obese, normal weight.
• Along with visceral fat, here are some other factors that can lead to diabetes in thin people. 
• Diet
• Your diet is an important factor in your risk for diabetes. Even if you’re thin, a poor diet can still result in visceral fat. 
• Diets high in sugar and unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, can increase the amount of fat in your body, which can lead to diabetes.
• Luckily, visceral fat is very responsive to diet and exercise. Eliminating processed, fried, sugary and fatty foods can help you lose visceral fat. 
• Stress
• When we feel stressed, our body releases a chemical called cortisol. Cortisol triggers our fight-or-flight response. 
• To reduce your risk of diabetes, take steps to reduce your stress levels. Try avoiding stressors, exercising more and practicing mindfulness with yoga or meditation.

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