Because of the strong association between obesity and diabetes, some practitioners coined the term “diabesity.” Diabesity is a modern epidemic, which recognizes the coexistence of both diabetes and obesity. Diabesity is the continuum of metabolic disturbances from mild blood sugar and insulin imbalances to pre-diabetes to full-blown type 2 diabetes.

Many studies have shown that hyperinsulinemia is a major cause of obesity. And there’s a definite link between diabetes and obesity. Being a vegetarian does not insure that you won’t get fat. In fact, many vegetarians experience obesity!

References

Kresser, Chris, MS. “What Is Diabesity?” Chris Kresser, n.d. https://chriskresser.com/diabesity/ (accessed on 8/3/2020).

Fung, Dr. Jason. “The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss [12:12],” YouTube (uploaded by Diet Doctor on May 9, 2015). https://youtu.be/1a2Fsfa8e4I (accessed on 8/3/2020). Spoiler alert: Dr. Fung promotes low-carb eating.

Templeman, Nicole M., et. al. “A causal role for hyperinsulinemia in obesity,” J Endocrinol. 2017 Mar;232(3):R173-R183.  doi: 10.1530/JOE-16-0449. Epub 2017 Jan 4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28052999 (accessed on 8/3/2020).

McGill, Janet B., MD, FACE. “The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity,” Empower (Volume 6 Issue 3). https://www.empoweryourhealth.org/magazine/vol6_issue3/the_link_between_diabetes_and_obesity (accessed on 8/3/2020, but no longer available).

Sevvy. “Report (satire): Adventists ‘living proof’ vegetarians can get fat,” Barely Adventist (January 2, 2018). http://barelyadventist.com/report-adventists-living-proof-vegetarians-can-get-fat/ (accessed on 8/3/2020).

Supporting Articles

8 Steps to Reversing Diabesity
http://drhyman.com/blog/2011/11/17/8-steps-to-reversing-diabesity/

26 Weight Loss Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/26-evidence-based-weight-loss-tips

A causal role for hyperinsulinemia in obesity
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28052999

Diabesity and Metabolic Syndrome
https://chriskresser.com/diabesity/

Exercise has its limits for shedding pounds, study finds
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-exercise-weight-loss-health-0210-20160204-story.html>

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE ON THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
https://www.touchendocrinology.com/expert-perspective-on-the-american-diabetes-association-dietary-guidelines-for-patients-with-diabetes/

Fat Fast Diet Menu for Quick Weight Loss
http://allnaturalideas.com/low-carb-fat-fast-plan-weight-loss/

How the Hormonal Effects of Modern Foods Are the Real Drivers of Obesity—not Gluttony and Sloth.
http://bioflourish.com/fix-your-insulin-fix-your-fat/

How to Control the Body Weight ‘Thermometer’
https://idmprogram.com/how-to-control-the-body-weight-thermometer/

Lipolysis and Why You Can Gain Weight Eating Too Much Fat
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/lipolysis-can-gain-weight-eating-fat/

Molecular links between Obesity and Diabetes: “Diabesity”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279051/

My single best weight-loss tip
https://www.dietdoctor.com/my-single-best-weight-loss-tip

Obesity & The Brain-Body-Food Connection
http://theindustrialevolution.net/obesity-the-brain-body-food-connection/

Report: Adventists “living proof” vegetarians can get fat
http://barelyadventist.com/report-adventists-living-proof-vegetarians-can-get-fat/

The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity
https://www.empoweryourhealth.org/magazine/vol6_issue3/the_link_between_diabetes_and_obesity

What’s Really Making Us Fat?
It may not be as simple as calories in, calories out. New research reveals a far more complex equation for weight gain that places at least some of the blame on organic pollutants.
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/whats-really-making-us-fat/254087/

Why Am I Not Losing Weight on LCHF? (Pt.1 – Calories & Carbs)
http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/11/why-not-losing-weight-1.html

Why Am I Not Losing Weight on LCHF? (Pt.2 – Nutrients)
http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/12/why-not-losing-weight-2.html

Why Am I Not Losing Weight on LCHF? (Pt.3a – Thyroid)
http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/12/why-not-losing-weight-3a.html

Why Am I Not Losing Weight on LCHF? (Pt.3b – Thyroid)
http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/12/why-am-i-not-losing-weight-on-lchf-pt3b.html

Videos

Counting calories is a ridiculous way to try and lose weight [2:41]
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/video/counting-calories-is-a-ridiculous-way-to-try-and-lose-weight-1220126275703

How to Break a Weight Plateau (Dr. Eric Westman) [12:52]
https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-break-weight-loss-plateau

The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss [12:12]
Dr. Jason Fung
https://youtu.be/1a2Fsfa8e4I