The Impact of Obesity and Diabetes on COVID-19 Infection
Presented by John Hernried, MD, FACP
Since April 2020, cities throughout the United States have initiated massive shutdowns and responses to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We have learned a lot about the disease and how it affects humans, but there still remains a great deal that we don’t know. Join Dr. John Hernried for a complimentary webinar when he will review the newest information on the impact of obesity and diabetes on COVID-19 infection.
Learning Objectives:
- Does Obesity increase the risk for COVID-19 infection and mortality?
- Understand the mechanisms for obesity’s effect on COVID-19 outcomes
- Review the racial disparities with COVID-19 as it relates to obesity
- Be able to respond to the impact of COVID-19 on obesity treatments with new opportunities
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Dr. John Hernried is the President & Medical Director of The Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hernried brings to The Hernried Center both a deep, caring interest and extensive experience in the treatment of obesity and its complications. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Hernried is also a member of the Obesity Society, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also a well-known area lecturer on new topics in obesity.