THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND DIABETES
Keywords:
Obesitiy, Diabetes, body weight, diposity, Endocrine system, Fat, Tissue, Cell, Blood glucose level, health, Insulin resistance, Metabolism, Nutritional satus, chronic diseaseAbstract
This article higihlights the principles of functioning and sturucture of tissues in the human body , the relationship between obesity and diabetes , their stuructural unity , similarities , functions , and harmful effects . in addition , the role of obesity and diabetes in supporting the activity of organs and organ systems is analyzed
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