Obesity As A Disease

In this episode I'm setteling a long time dabte of why obesity is classified as a chronic, complex disease rather than a willpower problem, reflecting insights from the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual conference in San Diego.

Labeling obesity a disease can expand access to medical and surgical care, reduce stigma, and support research including GLP-1 therapies.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:36 OMA Conference Takeaways

02:20 Willpower Myth Debunked

03:29 Why Disease Label Matters

03:50 Metabolism Fights Weight Loss

04:33 Setpoint Theory Explained

05:10 Genetics and Hunger Signals

05:56 Leptin Resistance and Gut Brain

06:38 Why Rates Rose So Fast

07:08 Obesogenic Environment Factors

07:59 Lifestyle Choices in Treatment

09:15 Benefits of Calling It Disease

10:09 Wrap Up and Share

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