I've read more than once that genetics will pre-determine 50% of future problems. In other words, let's say you do everything right: diet, exercise, don't smoke, moderate or no drinking, etc. That total up to 50% protection against major illnesses like Diabetes, Multple Sclerosis, Cancer, or Heart Conditions. Genetics, like it or not, is the other 50%.
Diabetes is one of the things that runs in my family. Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to regulate the level of sugar/glucose in the blood. As this relates to fitness; the higher percentage of body fat, it takes a larger amount of insulin (which is released by the pancreas to control sugar levels in the blood) to keep glucose level within a normal range. The kidney works to filter the blood sugar as well, but when the blood sugar reaches too high a level, the kidney cannot reabsorb all of it.
This is a pre-diabetic state. At this point, diet and exercise and weight loss can help regulate the blood sugar levels. If a diabetic state is reached, medication must be taken to increase insulin
production, or additional insulin must be administered to the body. Obviously, you want to do everything to avoid this.
Diabetes causes damage of small blood vessels, which can lead to blindness, kidney failure,
strokes, or heart attack. The best way to prevent is through diet and exercise. If you are pre-diabetic, a consultation with a nutritionist is a good idea to get a detailed "do's and don'ts" concerning your diet.
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