OBESITY: CHECKOUT THE 4 SIDE EFFECTS OF BEING OVERWEIGHT.

******Heart Disease and Stroke******





Extra weight makes you more likely to have high blood
pressure and high cholesterol . Both of those conditions
make heart disease or stroke more likely.
The good news is that losing a small amount of weight can
reduce your chances of developing heart disease or a
stroke . Losing 5%-10% of your weight is proven to lower
your chance of developing heart disease .



*****Type 2 Diabetes******

Most people who have type 2 diabetes are overweight or
obese. You can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
by losing weight , eating a balanced diet, getting
adequate sleep , and exercising more.
If you have type 2 diabetes , losing weight and becoming
more physically active can help control your blood sugar
levels . Becoming more active may also reduce your need for
diabetes medication .


********Cancer*******





Cancers of the colon , breast (after menopause ), endometrium
(the lining of the uterus), kidney, and esophagus are linked to
obesity. Some studies have also reported links between
obesity and cancers of the gallbladder, ovaries, and pancreas.
Gallbladder Disease
Gallbladder disease and gallstones are more common if you
are overweight.
Ironically, weight loss itself, particularly rapid weight loss or
loss of a large amount of weight, can make you more likely to
get gallstones. Losing weight at a rate of about 1 pound a
week is less likely to cause gallstones.



*****Sleep Apnea******


Sleep apnea is a breathing condition that's linked to being
overweight.
Sleep apnea can cause a person to snore heavily and to
briefly stop breathing during sleep . Sleep apnea may
cause daytime sleepiness and make heart disease and stroke
more likely.
Weight loss often improves sleep apnea.