Patient's question:
My father is usually a big eater, and now he's quite overweight. It's a very dangerous thing for him to age like this. I don't know if he has diabetes. Doctor, how is obesity one of the characteristics of diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Your concern is not entirely unfounded. Indeed, a diet of rich food every day leads to obesity and increased body fat, coupled with a lack of physical activity, which are the biggest risk factors for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids. Especially as one enters middle age, it is crucial to control lifestyle habits, including diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Otherwise, over time, various diseases will inevitably appear after the age of 60, and by then, it will be too late to regret.