Obesity News

BALTIMORE — In this video exclusive, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Fatima C. Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, FTOS, about how weight stigma affects access to obesity and diabetes care.

An ancient medical knowledge system known as Ayurveda reveals information about how to eat well while living with diabetes, according to Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist practicing in North Carolina.

Categorizing children with obesity into one of eight subtypes could help providers better understand the condition and may lead to more specialized care, according to study findings published in PLOS Digital Health.

A recent study showed that a time-restricted eating window of 10 hours vs. 14 hours decreased glucose and improved time in range among adults with type 2 diabetes.

Obesity is a multifactorial disease most effectively treated with a multifactorial approach.

Researchers project a substantial increase in CV risk factors, including a 40% increase in diabetes and a 30% increase in hypertension, along with a parallel rise in CVD by 2060, likely stressing an already burdened health care system.

The prevalence of pediatric obesity in the U.S. rose from 17% to 21% between 2011 and 2020, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

A fully automated weight loss program that was implemented in primary care settings produced encouraging results, but the magnitude of benefits varied based on patient engagement, according to a study published in Obesity.

COVID-19 was not associated with long-term increased risks for CVD or diabetes, according to findings from a population-based cohort study conducted in the United Kingdom.

The North American Menopause Society released an updated position statement confirming that the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most women.