Geeta Rani Geeta Rani Asked 5 months ago

Do all fat people have diabetes?

A few relatives of mine are overweight, and some of them have diabetes, but others don't. My neighbour was saying that all fat people eventually get diabetes. Is this actually true, or is it a misconception?

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Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Not at all! Weight and diabetes are definitely linked, but it is not a rule. Plenty of curvy people have perfect blood sugar levels, and many thin people have diabetes too.

Amit Singhal Amit Singhal Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I used to feel so judged whenever I walked into a clinic because of my size, with everyone assuming I must have sugar issues. It hurts, but the reality is that metabolic health is much more complex than just how we look.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

No way, my friend is quite heavy but can eat sweets all day with normal reports, while I have to watch my diet constantly. It really comes down to genetics and how your body processes carbs.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Weight is just one factor, but what matters is your active lifestyle. Eating fresh ghar ka khana and going for daily walks keeps your insulin working well, but do get regular blood tests to be absolutely sure.

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Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

This is a big misunderstanding. In our village, we had heavy-built people who lived till 90 without any sugar problems because they worked hard in the fields; just focus on staying active and eating simple food.

Tanvi Joshi Tanvi Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, people unnecessarily judge others based on weight. Actually, skinny diabetes is also very common in India, so weight is not the only culprit here.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

No, this is a very common myth. While obesity is a risk factor, type 2 diabetes involves genetics, stress, and lifestyle, so never assume someone has it just based on their weight.

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Suresh Babu Suresh Babu Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Please don't go by looks alone. I was on the heavier side and ignored my constant thirst, thinking I was fine, until my levels shot up severely; get checked regularly so you don't face surprises.

Shanti Prasad Shanti Prasad Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Every body is beautiful and unique in its own way. Focus on keeping your mind calm and your body moving with positive energy, and let the doctors handle the medical metrics.

Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

You cannot determine someone's diabetic status just by looking at them. If you have any family history or suspect symptoms, it is always best to go get an HbA1c test done at a lab.

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