My mother's aunt was very fat and she completely ignored doctor's advice on losing weight. She got sick with dementia a few years later and she died last year :(
5 Dangers of Belly Fat That Doctors Warn Us About
No matter where fat shows up on our bodies, we always worry, especially when it’s in the form of a bulge in our tummies. If you’re a lady and your waist size measures above 35 inches, or if you’re a man and your waist size measures above 40 inches, chances are you have a large chunk of belly fat. According to doctors, this might be dangerous for your health.
Bright Side takes health issues seriously, so we learned all about the dangers of carrying belly fat and want to share our findings with you.
This article is for informational purposes only. Please visit a doctor to get professional advice.
1. Higher risk of developing diabetes


When your liver is covered with fatty tissue as a result of excess belly fat, it fails to process blood sugar well enough. This, in turn, traps sugar in your bloodstream instead of the sugar being processed by the liver. This might lead to you having a higher blood sugar level which can cause diabetes.
2. Higher risk of metabolic syndrome


Developing metabolic syndrome is a risk you face when you have a large waistline. When you have belly fat and a large waistline, you can become prone to developing heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. People with a higher risk factor indicate they’re more prone to any of the diseases mentioned above.
3. Higher risk of having cancer


4. Higher risk of cardiovascular disease


5. Higher risk of dementia


Do you think belly fat is dangerous to our health in more ways than we mentioned? We’d really love for you to share your knowledge with our community.
Comments
Belly fat... Always a struggle. Get fit, drink a lot of water, eat healthy :)
I mean if you get fit you will just feel good about yourself too, which is also nice

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