Obesity surgery is better for diabetes than diet
Whether we are berating them for their ghastly fat deposits, their all-too-skinny-too-soon post baby bodies or their screen performances, celebs have much to contend with from their adoring fans and we really should not be comparing ourselves to those who make a living from the way they look.
There are a million different ways to lose the pounds and often surgery is frowned upon as an easy way out but the latest in weight loss treatment news is that weight loss surgery is now thought to be better than a healthy diet for improvements in patients with diabetes.
The researchers found that the level of branched amino acids was massively reduced in patients post-surgery over those who had lost weight due to their diet restrictions. Branched chain amino acids have associations with resistance to insulin.
Often diabetes remission occurs after up to 80% of gastric surgery but it is not seen after similar weight loss is achieved through dieting.
Ronald MacDonald is still our worst enemy however and his 30th birthday is causing a stir among health experts internationally for the brand’s supposed impact and perpetuation of childhood obesity.
A group of nuns asked for a report within the next 6 months which they hope will analyse the issues pertaining to public concern such as the relationship of junk food to childhood obesity and diet and the general health of children. This was opposed by the fast food giants and defended with talk of their democratic right to choice.
More research has gone into the effect of computer games on childhood obesity. Research shows that this pastime actually stimulates the appetite of young people and explains that it’s not always down to lack of exercise that children become obese but rather that they are simply overeating.