Weight Management - Extra weight may put you @higher risk for:

Having additional pounds can be a real health risk. Below are some serious issues that too much weight gain can cause.

• type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
• high blood pressure  
• coronary heart disease and stroke  
• some types of cancer  
• sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep)  
• osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints)  
• gallbladder disease  
• irregular periods  
• problems with pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy), high blood pressure, or increased risk for cesarean section (c-section)  
• - WIN (Weight-control Information Network)