Barber, T. M. (2016) Diabesity : pathogenesis and novel preventive and management strategies. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 20 (2). pp. 50-55.

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Abstract

The global obesity epidemic has fuelled a global epidemic of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diabesity, the frequent combination of obesity with T2D, represents one of the biggest health threats. Underlying this scourge for humanity is a complex array of contributors, including chronic caloric over-consumption, sedentary lifestyle, sleep deprivation, thermo-neutral environments and eating-related behaviour. Regarding the management of diabesity, lifestyle modification can be effective, although often difficult to sustain over longer durations. Bariatric surgery is an excellent treatment option for diabesity, although its cost precludes widespread application. Activation of brown adipose tissue (a means of enhancing metabolism through converting fat into heat) represents a promising novel preventive and management future strategy. Finally, cultural and behavioural changes regarding calorie consumption and physical activity are important.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences > Translational & Experimental Medicine Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Diabetes Nursing
Publisher:	S B Communications Group
ISSN:	1368-1109
Official Date:	2016
Dates:	Date Event 2016 Published
Volume:	20
Number:	2
Page Range:	pp. 50-55
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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