Obesity

A new study in Japan researched the association between HbA1c levels and body mass index, and its effect on the kidney.

A new patient of mine was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and obesity. We discussed a weight loss treatment to target both her diabetes and obesity, and she followed our mutually agreed upon treatment plan. Things were going well -- she would visit every three months and we would reassess and make treatment decision changes as needed. Then, my patient did not visit for two years. When she returned, she had gained back her weight plus a few more pounds, and her blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids were out of her target range....

Early life programming may contribute to the development of obesity.

The study findings explore the gastric bypass results of different age groups in hopes of learning more about the procedure and the potential risks and benefits that come with it.

Circadian clocks control cardiovascular disease risks; researchers are looking for new ways to "fix" the clocks.

Obesity and uncontrolled blood glucose have effects on asthma.

People with metabolically healthy obesity may not remain free of metabolic diseases in the long term.

Brown adipose tissue may play a role in glucose metabolism, and thus influence the risk of developing diabetes.

Newborns could be fighting a tough, uphill battle as soon as they are born because of their mothers' weight.  

I recently started working with a 58 y/o gentleman who had insulin dependent type 2 diabetes. He was 110 pounds overweight, and was using 120 units of Lantus and 30 units of Humalog daily. His most recent A1c was 8.6. The program he was placed on involved drinking a medical liquid food supplement 5 times a day which contains 12 grams of carbs per serving plus a meal that consisted of a small amount of protein and vegetables.