We believe that access to clear, accurate, and strictly evidence-based medical information helps people make the best choices for their health.
On the contrary, widespread misconceptions and scientifically inaccurate beliefs about obesity cause harm to individuals and the society. Myths about obesity and its causes mislead patients into seeking unproven treatments and are also a root cause of bias and stigma of obesity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity are defined as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health”.
There are currently 650 million people with obesity around the world.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for > 90% of all cases.
In T2D the body does not properly respond to insulin, a condition referred to as insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance causes blood glucose levels to rise, which in turn causes more release of insulin from the pancreas in the attempt to control blood sugar levels. After some time, the pancreas becomes exhausted and is unable to produce sufficient amounts of insulin to overcome the body’s resistance toits action, causing even higher blood sugar levels (hyperglycaemia). Over time, the pancreas may become exhausted and produces even less insulin. Some people with type 2 diabetes may at that point require insulin therapy.
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