Obesity Information Center

Type 2 Diabetes Information Center

Weight Loss Maintenance Important for Cardiometabolic Risk Control in T2D

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date October 18, 2019

A larger percentage of weight loss regained after an intensive lifestyle intervention was positively associated with certain cardiometabolic risk factors in type 2 diabetes.

Obesity Information Center

Nearly 5 Million Youth Are Obese in the United States

Publish Date October 16, 2019

Obesity rate has held steady in recent years.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Too Much, Too Little Weight Gain May Harm Twin Pregnancies

Publish Date October 16, 2019

Study informs guidance for ranges of safe, unsafe weight gain in twin pregnancies.

Obesity Information Center

Probiotics May Improve BMI in Children With Obesity

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date October 11, 2019

Receiving 12 weeks of probiotic supplement can improve body mass index as well as components of the inflammatory and glycolipid metabolism in obese children.

Obesity Information Center

Nut Consumption Tied to Less Annual Weight Gain, Obesity

Publish Date September 26, 2019

Findings seen for increased consumption of total nuts as well as walnuts, other tree nuts, peanuts.

Diet and Nutrition Information Center

Consumption of Locally Produced Food Has Positive Impact on Metabolic and Psychological Factors

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date September 19, 2019

Consumption of locally produced food without additives is associated with reduced blood pressure and visceral fat, as well as with improved mood.

Obesity Information Center

Nine States Now Have an Obesity Rate Above 35%

Publish Date September 16, 2019

Plus, statistically significant increases seen in adult obesity rates in 33 states between 2013 and 2018.

Obesity Information Center

Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain

Publish Date August 30, 2019

Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain.

Diabetes Information Center

Diabetes Across Ethnicities and Cultures: An AACE Guide to Transcultural Diabetes Care

By

Rachael Beairsto

Publish Date August 23, 2019

The AACE has produced a position statement addressing population-specific challenges and practical steps for clinicians with regard to diabetes care for African Americans, Latinx/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.

Obesity Information Center

Burden of Obesity-Associated Cancers Shifted to Younger Age Groups

Publish Date August 19, 2019

Large study shows particular increase in the 50- to 64-year-old age group from 2000 to 2016.

Type 2 Diabetes Information Center

More Frequent Glucose Self-Monitoring May Improve Glycemic Control in T2D

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date August 13, 2019

Patients with T2D and obesity who monitored their blood glucose more frequently had better outcomes after a 12-week intensive weight management program.

Obesity Information Center

Recommendations Developed for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Publish Date August 9, 2019

Interventions producing sustained weight loss of 25 to 30% of body weight recommended.

Obesity Information Center

Link Between Maternal Obesity and Childhood Cancer Development

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date August 6, 2019

Investigators analyzed the link among maternal obesity, newborn size, and development of childhood cancer.

Pediatrics Information Center

Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk

Publish Date August 5, 2019

Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood.

Obesity Information Center

How Does Weight Loss Affect Hemodynamics in Patients With Obesity?

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date August 1, 2019

Therapeutic weight loss is significantly associated with favorable hemodynamic effects in patients with obesity without a history of heart failure.

Obesity Information Center

Mortality Up in Women With Central Obesity, Regardless of BMI

Publish Date July 30, 2019

Normal weight with central obesity tied to higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms May Persist After Gastric Bypass in Severe Obesity

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date July 30, 2019

Patients with severe obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease may not experience long-term symptom relief from gastric bypass.

Pulmonology Information Center

Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs

Publish Date July 22, 2019

Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households.

Neurology Information Center

Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

Publish Date July 17, 2019

Obese patients have significantly more relapses on first-line treatment with IFN beta, glatiramer acetate.

News

Obesity Prevalence Down in Young Children Enrolled in WIC

Publish Date June 25, 2019

Prevalence decreased from 2010 to 2016 for children aged 2 through 4 enrolled in WIC.