Our current understanding is that people of Asian descent have less resistance to the harmful effect of weight gain. So, changes in metabolism resulting from even a small amount of weight gain can significantly throw off glucose balance in the body. In addition, the ability to produce insulin appears to be more limited in people of Asian descent who are at risk for developing diabetes. In contrast, Caucasians can withstand more weight gain before they develop high glucose levels.

 

Regardless of your ethnic background, many studies across the world have shown that exercising regularly, reducing body weight and consuming a healthy diet are truly effective in preventing and controlling diabetes.