Diabetes mellitusThe normal levels of blood sugar in a fasting person are between 80-120 mg %. If the fasting level of blood sugar is more than 110 mg%, or after meals more than 160 mg%, it is called diabetes or high blood sugar. In diabetic patients, sugar can be detected in the urine also. Diabetic patients have a higher chance of developing coronary blockages. They are also prone to several other diseases like kidney damage, as well as damage to the nerves and eyes. Patients with diabetes are usually obese, have high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol levels, all responsible for blockages. Heart attacks may occur at a younger age in severe diabetics. The symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss, but in some cases there may be no symptoms at all. It is important for heart patients to control diabetes.
Obesity or overweightIf the weight of a person is more than the upper limit of weight for that age and sex, he is called obese or a fat person. People who eat excess fat and do not do exercise put on weight. There are standard charts available from which one can find out whether one is overweight or obese. Obese individuals have greater chances of getting heart diseases. They have increased chances of having high blood pressure and diabetes and thereby blockages. Obesity can be prevented by eating low caloric food, avoiding fats, avoiding excess sugar, and doing physical exercise regularly. Fat people remain inactive and are also made fun of sometimes. Therefore, they tend to develop excessive mental tensions resulting in hypertension and heart attacks. The chances of getting a heart attack increases by 15 times for obese people as compared to lean and thin individuals. *15/283/5*

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