Older women with a high BMI are at greater risk from diabetes. At the time of a diabetes diagnosis, the disease progression tends to be more advanced in older women with a higher BMI compared to male counterparts.1 Like other…
Understanding knee pain location in patients with diabetes could lead to interdisciplinary treatment approaches. Walking is one of the safest and most effective ways to jumpstart an exercise routine, and it is an important activity and function of day-to-day life.…
Reducing ultra-processed foods and choosing minimally processed foods can mitigate dietary risks associated with metabolic disorders. Ultra-processed food has been linked to insulin resistance, unhealthy BMI, and a clinically increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.1,2 They have also been linked…
Good quality sleep is important for patients with obesity. While the amount of sleep we get is important, so is the quality of that sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but more…
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, thus exacerbating health risks for patients with obesity. Research supports the importance of quality sleep for overall well-being, noting its crucial role in mental health, cognitive functioning, metabolic health, and…
A recently approved F.D.A. drug delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.1 A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis radically changes one’s life and warrants lifelong daily blood sugar monitoring to…
Managing gestational weight gain in women with can improve pregnancy outcomes. Among women of reproductive age, it is estimated that 20 percent of them are women with obesity1. Women with obesity experience increased risks of complications during pregnancy that include…
The pinpoint focus on COVID-19 has shifted attention from other critically important public health issues that continue to affect the population, including obesity. As another unimaginable year ends, COVID-19 remains in the spotlight, and with good reason. However, this pinpoint…
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans by 2025. There’s nothing like mom’s Sunday dinner to fill a heart and belly. But whether it’s a…
In recent years, a relationship between obesity and pulmonary hypertension has emerged. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a rare but fatal disease, so it is critical to for patients to be diagnosed and treated early to help them manage their symptoms.…