Many people who are overweight or obese develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes at some stage in their lives. Scientists have now discovered that obese people have large amounts of the molecule CXCL5, produced by certain cells in fatty tissue.
Eight percent of obese people misperceived their body size, believing they did not need to lose weight or that they could afford to gain weight. While those who misperceived their need for weight loss thought they were healthier than others their age, they had the same risk factors for heart disease as other obese patients. Those who misperceived their body size were less likely to exercise and see a physician than their counterparts who accurately perceived their body size.
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