57 Other Varieties?

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition, linked to being overweight and/or inactive. The condition is also more common in people with a family history of the disease. The incidence of this 'blood sugar' disorder is increasing in the UK and several other countries. A University of Cambridge study (not yet peer reviewed), found that Type 2 Diabetes increased the risk of at least 57 other health conditions (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/29/type-2-diabetes-results-higher-risk-57-other-conditions-study). People with Type 2 Diabetes were, for example, more at risk of contracting cancers, kidney diseases and a variety of neurological disorders. These conditions were developed up to 5 years earlier than in matched counterparts without Type 2 Diabetes. Clearly, Type 2 Diabetes is a serious and costly health threat. More needs to be done to increase the probabilities of people adopting healthy diets taking regular cardiovascular exercise. The current cost of living crisis, however, negates the chances of poorer folk eating well and taking out gym subscriptions!