What is the relationship between weight and type 2 diabetes?
Excess weight increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes In Australia, 2 in 3 (67%) people are above a healthy weight (classified as overweight/obese) and this is a trend that has been steadily increasing over time. More than half of all type 2 diabetes cases are due to overweight or obesity.5
The good news is that reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, can decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And for those with type 2 diabetes, reducing body weight (even by a small amount) can decrease diabetes symptoms and ensure that blood sugar levels are better controlled.6