2009
DOI: 10.1089/dia.2008.0126
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Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk for Obesity Among Subsequent Generations

Abstract: Children from families with diabetes mellitus are at risk for obesity. Hyperinsulinemia, by its action on the brain, induces behaviors and lifestyles conducive to obesity.

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“…In an earlier study from Delhi [10], abnormal glucose tolerance of 24.8% has been reported amongst overweight and obese children in 5-18 years of age and is comparable to present study where impaired glucose tolerance was present in 20% of combined overweight and obese adolescents.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…In an earlier study from Delhi [10], abnormal glucose tolerance of 24.8% has been reported amongst overweight and obese children in 5-18 years of age and is comparable to present study where impaired glucose tolerance was present in 20% of combined overweight and obese adolescents.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…[33] Hyperinsulinemia itself may be a primary metabolic defect and obesity may be a consequence of hyperinsulinemia. [634]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[25] There seems to be a vicious cycle, where obesity increases risk for T2DM and a family history of T2DM increasing the risk for obesity. [16] Parental history of T2DM is one of the dominant risk factors for development of T2DM. [7] The phenotype varies depending on which parent is affected and if the child was exposed to hyperglycemia in utero.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Seventy-five of the 109 children and adolescents attending our hospital for overweight or obesity had one or more family members with diabetes mellitus. 3 Insulin remedication, and patients on weight loss medication were excluded.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%