Strength, determination, renewal Salmon people are often known for their dependability, wisdom, and strong sense of tradition. Salmon medicine teaches the value of being in tune with the cycles of the earth, skies, and our own bodies.
Doctors and researchers have found that obesity and diabetes are connected. Persons who are obese are at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes (also known as insulin-resistant or adult-onset diabetes), particularly if a close family member is affected with diabetes.
Therefore the most common causes of obesity are overeating and physical inactivity. Ultimately, body weight is the result of genetics, metabolism, environment, behavior, and culture.1  Genetics. 2  A person is more likely to develop obesity if one or both parents are obese.3  Genetics also affect hormones involved in fat regulation. 4  For example, one genetic cause of obesity is leptin deficiency.ltimately, body weight is the result of genetics, metabolism, environment, behavior, and culture. 1  Genetics. 2  A person is more likely to develop obesity if one or both parents are obese. 3  Genetics also affect hormones involved in fat regulation.