When we think of pandemics, we often think of illnesses like the coronavirus. But two more national pandemics deserve more attention. We are referring to obesity and its close cousin, type 2 diabetes. More than 30 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and another 87 million have been diagnosed with obesity. The two diseases cause various complications, some of which occur […]
Read MoreType 2 diabetes and weight loss surgery (bariatrics) are often discussed. That’s because, with over 98 million people currently struggling with obesity, many obesity-related ailments are wreaking havoc on people’s health. Type 2 diabetes is one of those conditions you can treat through weight loss surgery somehow. According to the Obesity Action Coalition, obesity and type 2 diabetes can substantially decrease your […]
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