Obesity, Diabetes and Energy Metabolism

Obesity, Diabetes and Energy Metabolism

In this National Institutes of Health program, Marc L. Reitman, chief of the molecular biology and gene regulation section of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney diseases, reviews current information on obesity and related complications. He also describes how a limited amount of fat can contribute to overall health. At least billion is spent treating obesity-related conditions in the United States every year. While researchers suspect genetic and environmental factors may influence obesity, effective treatment options remain limited. Find out what current research may indicate for the future of obesity and diabetes.

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Questions to ask about diabetes - i on NIH - episode #0024, segment 2

In the second of a two-part interview, Dr. Griffin Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, discusses the risk factors for diabetes as well as a condition called pre-diabetes.

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