O USO DE FITOTERÁPICOS COMO COADJUVANTES NO TRATAMENTO DA OBESIDADE

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is a chronic disease characterized by defects in the action and secretion of insulin and it can occur in individuals of any age, but can be diagnosed at older ages. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are diseases that cause insulin resistance, characterized by increased production of glucose, hypertriglyceridemia, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) associated with reduced high density lipoprotein (HDL) and elevated in low density lipoprotein (LDL). Atherosclerosis has one of the main risk factors for dyslipidemia which is caused by the elevation of cholesterol in the bloodstream. The best way of treating or preventing dyslipidemia and T2DM is practicing physical activity, getting healthier eating habits and making use of drugs. This study aimed to establish relation between dyslipidemia and T2DM.