Tag Archives: Obesity and Diabetes

Fighting the Obesity Crisis

: 09-Aug-2026   |   :Dr. Rameez Raja B, Consultant Endocrinologist, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road

We all know obesity is a growing problem. But here’s what most people don’t realize: in India, it’s showing up in bodies that don’t even look “obese.” Patients walk into the clinic looking perfectly normal-weight, and yet they’re already dealing with diabetes, fatty liver, or early heart disease. So, what’s actually going on? The Indian […]

Reclaiming Metabolic Balance in a Fast-Paced World

: 06-Jan-2026   |   :Dr. K Baraneedharan, Senior Consultant Diabetologist-Kauvery Hospital

The rising prevalence of lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has necessitated a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery. Obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and dyslipidaemia—traditionally managed as distinct entities—are now recognised as interconnected manifestations of underlying metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic clinics represent an evolving care model that addresses this shared pathophysiology through integrated, multidisciplinary intervention. The […]