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comorbidities - ANSWER-obesity is linked to several diseases which are often referred to as comorbidities. usually found in combination common comorbidities in obese - ANSWER-type 2 diabetes mellitus heart disease hypertension stroke respiratory complications certain cancers dyslipidemia metabolic syndrome musculoskeletal issues depression type 2 diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-body does not produce or properly use insulin. one of two things: 1. not enough insulin is being produced by the pancreas 2. the glucose can't be taken up by the tissues and used for energy In general, type 2 diabetics cannot use the insulin that the pancreas is sufficiently producing. insulin - ANSWER-hormone produced by the pancreas that facilitates the uptake of glucose from the blood to various cells type 2 diabetes risk factors - ANSWER-obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, older age, ethnicity, pregnancy, and family history (4). Excess body fat is a general concern, but individuals who have an android (apple) shape are at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes US pop effected by diabetes - ANSWER-8.3% or 18.8 million diagnosed and approx. 7 mill undiagnosed treatment of type 2 diabetes - ANSWER-exercise and medication type 2 diabetes cardiorespiratory reccomendations - ANSWER-Cardiorespiratory Recommendation Frequency: 3-7 days/week, no more than 2 days between bouts Intensity: Moderate to vigorous (50 to 80% HRR) Duration: 20-60 minutes, depending on intensity type 2 diabetes resistance training recommendations - ANSWER-Sets: 2-3 sets Repetitions: 8-12 repetitions at 50-80% 1RM Frequency: 2-3 days/week, with at least 48 hours between sessions Beta blockers - ANSWER-Decrease heart rate and blood pressure at rest and during exercise Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-Heart rate response depends on specific medication Blood pressure decreases at rest and exercise Diuretics - ANSWER-No effect on heart rate; may decrease rest and exercise blood pressure Anti-arrhythmic agents - ANSWER-In general, no effect on exercise capacity Bronchodilators - ANSWER-Some may increase heart rate, increase exercise capacity in people limited by bronchospasm Anti-depressants - ANSWER-Increase or no effect on resting or exercise heart rate Decrease or no effect on resting and exercise blood pressure Hypoglycemic agents (Insulin and oral) - ANSWER-No effect on exercise capacity Appetite suppressants (Sibutramine) - ANSWER-Possible increase in heart rate during exercise Lipase inhibitors (Orlistat) - ANSWER-No effect on exercise capacity