According to the WHO, more than 2 billion people worldwide are overweight, of which 650 million are affected by obesity. Obesity is strongly associated with glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, and hyperinsulinemia, putting obese people at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, weight loss is associated with improved insulin resistance and glycemic control. Therefore, sound knowledge of the impact of obesity on diabetes and the prevention and management of obesity can lower disease pathogenesis.

Want to brush up your knowledge on the interplay between obesity and diabetes? We have brought the right webinar for you! Tune in to ‘Obesity and Diabetes’ on 2 nd September 2021 , from 6 PM onwards. Stay tuned for the session!