Which of the following is listed as a common symptom related to obesity, type 2 diabetes, or cancer?

• A. Body fat up
• B. Hemoglobin low
• C. Blood pressure down
• D. Triglycerides down

Answer: (A)

Excess body fat is what ties obesity and type 2 diabetes together. Obesity is defined by higher adiposity, and that increased fat tissue contributes to insulin resistance, which is a core feature of type 2 diabetes. The other options don’t align with what’s typically seen in these conditions: anemia (low hemoglobin) isn’t a defining symptom of obesity or diabetes, blood pressure is not usually down but often higher, and triglycerides are not commonly down in these metabolic states (they’re often elevated). So, increased body fat is the best fit as a common indicator related to obesity and type 2 diabetes.