Obesity as an Indicator of Insulin Resistance

As such it has been well documented relationship between obesity and cardiovascular risk and diabetes. But recent studies carried out in US has shown that Both body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference appear to be useful in predicting cardiovascular risk and metabolic abnormalities in people who are insulin resistant.

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 So obesity not only causes social embracement but also puts you at higher risk of cardiovascular abnormality and metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and increase level of tryglycerides.

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