09/12/2025
Do only obese people get diabetes? NO.
This is one of the biggest myths in healthcare.
Diabetes is not just about weight — it’s about insulin resistance, genetics, lifestyle, stress, sleep quality, and family history.
Many people who are thin, normal-weight, or even athletic can still develop diabetes.
Here’s why:
🔹 High visceral (internal) fat, even if you look slim
🔹 Strong family history
🔹 High-carbohydrate diet
🔹 Chronic stress & poor sleep
🔹 Sedentary lifestyle
🔹 Genetic susceptibility (very common in Indians)
💡 Obesity increases the risk but is NOT the only reason.
Diabetes is a metabolic condition — not a “weight-only” problem.
✔ Anyone can reduce their risk with better nutrition
✔ Regular exercise
✔ Weight & waistline control
✔ Stress and sleep management
Focus on metabolism — not just the weighing scale.