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5 Facts About Obesity
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According to Obesity Canada, here are five essential truths everyone should know: 
 

1. Obesity is a chronic disease.

With the right care and support, it can be managed similarly to diabetes or heart disease.

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2. Obesity is driven by biology, not choice.
It’s influenced by genetics, environment, and social factors—not just willpower.

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3. Health effects of obesity can start early.
Obesity’s impact often begins in childhood, which makes early prevention important.

 

4. Obesity is treatable.
There are evidence-based treatments—from lifestyle, to medication, to surgery—that can help you thrive.

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5. Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination are harmful.
Stigma makes it harder to seek help—and treatment should always be compassionate and stigma-free.

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Dysfunctional or Excess Adipose Tissue​

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What Is It?

Even with a normal weight, fat tissue can be metabolically unhealthy—especially when stored around the organs. This is often seen as visceral or ectopic fat.

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Why Does It Matter?

When adipose tissue isn’t working properly, it can lead to insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic stress—which are early warning signs of disease.​​

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Prediabetes & Impaired Glucose Tolerance
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At this stage, you might have one or both of these conditions:

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Prediabetes: blood sugar levels are higher than normal—but not high enough to be labeled diabetes.

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Impaired glucose tolerance: your body struggles to properly process sugar after a meal, which can be a sign of metabolic imbalance.

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These are early alerts—often occurring even if your weight is in a healthy range. A history of gestational diabetes in women is another important risk factor.

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Managing Your Metabolic Health​

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Small, consistent steps now can reverse risk. You’ll get help creating a personalized plan that may include nutrition changes, more physical activity, and possibly medical support. For evidence-based guidance and tools, check out Obesity Canada—they offer detailed resources on managing excess weight and metabolic health.