67: Obesity and Diabetes: Separating Fact from Fiction

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

What’s the real connection between obesity and diabetes?

In this episode, we dive deep into the science to debunk common myths and misconceptions, like whether obesity causes diabetes or if losing weight is the ultimate cure.

You’ll discover how factors like visceral fat, insulin resistance, and even gut health play a role in blood sugar regulation—and why it’s not just about the number on the scale.

Whether you’re living with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or just curious about improving your health, this episode provides clarity and actionable insights. Tune in to uncover the facts!

CHAPTERS
1:56 Global obesity statistics & the underlying causes
7:38 The obesity - diabetes connection
12:12 Does obesity cause diabetes?
14:18 Do all obese people have diabetes?
16:10 Can you have type 2 diabetes without being overweight or obese?
17:25 Does weight loss cure prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?
19:50 Key takeaways

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Chapters

1. 67: Obesity and Diabetes: Separating Fact from Fiction (00:00:00)

2. Global obesity statistics & the underlying causes (00:01:56)

3. The obesity - diabetes connection (00:07:38)

4. Does obesity cause diabetes? (00:12:12)

5. Do all obese people have diabetes? (00:14:18)

6. Can you have type 2 diabetes without being overweight or obese? (00:16:10)

7. Does weight loss cure prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? (00:17:25)

8. Key takeaways (00:19:50)