European influence The prevalence of type 2<unk> , obesity and the corresponding diseases that are associated with this condition, are often attributed to the European influences at the time of colonisation. Sugar and refined foods were used at this time as a means of detaching Aboriginal people from the land and assimilating them into white society. Consequently, Aboriginal<unk>  have likened certain traditions and memories to the use of sugar. Thus, the ‘westernisation’ of Aboriginal communities forced the neglect of a nutrient-dense diet and thus, cemented the foundation for this prevailing condition. Remoteness Remoteness of Aboriginal communities and disparity in socioeconomic circumstances has also contributed to the prevalence of<unk>  in Aboriginal<unk> . Consequently, refined foods have seemingly replaced healthy alternatives, as communities are denied access to fresh and healthy foods due to limited available resources. Similarly, many Aboriginal people are said to live in poverty, with community's dependent on welfare and most being plagued by unemployment. Development of dependence on tobacco and alcohol has forced their need to be frugal with their money for healthy foods such as green vegetables and fruits, and in turn, only being able to afford energy dense, filling foods, which are often high in fats and sugar. Hence, there is a direct correlation between the disparity of wealth, obesity and subsequent morbidity. Consequently, this is a main contributor to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders being 2-4 more times likely to suffer from this condition. Health inequalities Health inequalities in society and lack of education can also contribute to the higher diagnosis of<unk>  among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Unutilised resources Similarly, Aboriginal people are recognised as not utilising the health resources at their disposal. Bush tucker being the main staple prior to european settlement which low in natural sugars and no refined sugars is not being utilised even in remote communities due to the high dependence on western diets high in fats and refined sugar. As a result,<unk> Aboriginal people are said to be lacking in<unk>  education and the subsequent monitoring of glucose levels, making them more susceptible to<unk>  related problems as well as lack of educational knowledge and ill-informed in making decisions in regards to their health. Low birth weights Aboriginal infants are also said to have relatively lower birth weights than normal, which can also contribute to early incidences of type 2<unk> . Lifestyle As well as being genetically predisposition are found commonly in young-onset diabetic patients.<unk>  is not a single gene disease, autoimmunity, rare gene variants and a common variant may be present in a single individual. type 2<unk>  is also associated with obesity and other cardiovascular factors and lifestyle influences. Thus, those with high blood pressure, a poor diet, insufficient physical activity and are overweight/ obese, and in the case of Aboriginal<unk> , are over the age of 35, are increasingly more susceptible to suffering from type 2<unk> . Pregnancy Gestational<unk>  refers to gluten intolerance<unk>  diagnosed during pregnancy and is highly common among Aboriginal<unk> .
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