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Obesity and Pregnancy Complications

How Obesity Can Result in Pregnancy Complications

There is a strong link between obesity and pregnancy complications which can lead to long term health concerns for both the mother and the baby. Women who are overweight and looking to become pregnant may be at risk of pregnancy and delivery complications. These complications come when a mother is considered overweight before becoming pregnant. […]
Dr. January Hill Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
1 year ago
How staying up late affects your weight

How Staying Up Late Affects Your Weight

Getting enough sleep each night is critical to your overall health and impacts many of your bodily functions—including your mood, mental clarity, immune system, and disease risk factor. Furthermore, sleep also plays a vital role in managing your weight as it influences your hormones and metabolism.  Yet, not only can a lack of sleep lead […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
fatty liver disease and obesity

The Link Between Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity are strongly correlated. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which an individual has excess fat stored in the liver cells. As the name suggests, this type of fatty liver disease is not caused by excessive alcohol consumption but instead is a result of excess weight. Non-alcoholic […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Obesity and Cancer Link

Obesity and Cancer: What’s the Connection?

There is a significant link between obesity and cancer that many people do not appreciate. Diabetes and heart disease have links to obesity that many people understand. But cancer, a word no one wants to hear, is rarely discussed as a complication of obesity. Did you know, obesity increases your risk of 13 different cancers?   […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Bariatric Surgery Treatment for Diabetes

Treating Diabetes Through Weight Loss Surgery

Diabetes affects nearly 463 million people worldwide. In America, where the standard American diet consists of high carbohydrate foods, diabetes affects about 10% of the population, with 90% of all cases being type 2 diabetes.  Given the rising trend in the rates of obesity, it appears the incidence of diabetes will continue to rise. Bariatric […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Diabetes Management with Medications

Treating Diabetes Through Medication Therapy

The primary goal of diabetes treatment and management is to keep the blood sugar/glucose levels as close to a normal range as possible (around 100 mg/dl) while avoiding drops in the glucose level to the degree that the patient develops symptomatic hypoglycemia. The techniques to accomplish this center around lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss, […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Diagnosing and Treating Diabetes in Obese Individuals

Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment

Diabetes is a hormonal condition in which an individual experiences consistently high blood sugar levels. When the glucose levels in the blood are persistently too high, this can ultimately impact the body’s organs and tissues, resulting in long-term damage.  Understanding Insulin Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body’s cells not responding properly […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes 101: A Breakdown of Diabetes for the Bariatric Patient

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder characterized by frequently high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period of time. Our glucose (sugar) levels in our blood are tightly regulated by insulin (a hormone made by the pancreas), which is designed to keep our blood sugar level in a reasonably narrow range. When the glucose levels in […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago

Small Steps to Tackle Obesity and Live Healthy

The national obesity problem affects all generations—20 percent of adolescents and 40 percent of adult Americans are obese. In most cases, obesity starts with genetics and is exacerbated by poor diet, little or no exercise, and poor sleep habits. Beating obesity can happen, though it won’t happen overnight.
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2 years ago