Obesity is linked to a wide range of health complications, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, reproductive and hormonal issues, sleep apnoea, depression, osteoarthritis, and an increased risk of certain cancers.
- There is strong evidence that obesity is predominantly (up to 2/3rd fat mass) genetic caused by classical genetic mutations and epigenetic mechanisms ( influenced by life-style & environmental factors)
- Sleep restriction and disruption of normal circadian rhythms increase the risk of obesity and independently cardiometabolic complications.
- Obesity has adverse effects on every system in the body and causes multitude of disorders including reduced fertility and transgenrational risk complicated obesity.
- Weight loss in people with obesity has proven medical benefits in reducing the risk of diabetes, other obesity- related complications and mortality.
- Learning to assess and manage obesity is the business of every physician.
Dr Imran is an expert in the management of obesity. He approaches care with empathy, conducts thorough assessments, and tailors treatment to each patient’s individual needs, using a holistic and evidence-based approach
Obesity Myths vs Truths
Myths:
- Obesity is a choice
Obesity is caused purely by:
- Lack of discipline/laziness
- Eating poorly
- Lack of intelligence/education
The solution is simple:
- Reduce calorie intake, increase calorie expenditure
Truths:
Obesity is caused by a complex interplay between:
- Endocrine and metabolic physiology
- Environment
- Genetics
- Behavioral and psychosocial elements
- Obesity is a chronic disease that requires medical management for life.
- Multiple effective agents are available for weight loss; selection of individual agents should be based on patient preference and characteristics
