Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

• type 1 diabetes – where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
• type 2 diabetes – where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

from NHS UK

Type 2 Diabetes has been linked to obesity and high levels of visceral fat. Physicians need to understand their patient’s body composition to assess health risks for diseases like diabetes. Understanding body composition can influence the occurrence of diabetes and in some cases, improving body composition can lessen conditions of diabetic conditions.

Why is body composition analysis an
effective tool for diabetes programs?

Studies have proved InBody DSM-BIA body composition analyzers are an effective tool for managing patients’ diabetic risks and symptoms. InBody products do not rely on empirical data, therefore, medical professionals can be certain the outputs generated by the device accurately reflect changes happening in the patient.

In less than 60 seconds, an InBody Test provides a comprehensive Result Sheet to help professionals:

– Obtain objective measurements of muscle, fat, and visceral fat to assess disease risk and obesity
– Monitor outcomes of interventions aimed to improve glycemic control and prevent worsening of complications related to diabetes
– Detect fluid imbalances resulting from inflammation