IN South Africa 61% of people are regarded as being overweight, according to a study that was conducted recently by pharmaceutical group, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
Further statistics showed that Cape Town was the city with the most obese people which topped the scale at 72%. Pretoria’s statistics indicated 68% and Johannesburg was also a depressing 59%. Durban was the city with the lowest on the list with 52% of obese people.
Not only do obese people generally feel unhappy, but it severely affects their health. One of the common side effects of being obese is developing diabetes.
National Diabetes Week (14-19 November) is dedicated to people who suffer from Diabetes and is intended to raise awareness. For more information, visit www.the-diet.co.za
