Conditions

What is Obesity?

How do I know if I am obese?

Obesity is a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat in the body. It is commonly measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), which calculates the relationship between weight and height. According to Indian guidelines, a person is considered obese if their BMI is above 25, while the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies obesity at a BMI above 30.

Obesity can have negative impacts on health and increase the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and more. Reducing weight can significantly lower these risks. Dr. Anuj Naresh Singhi, recognized as the best bariatric surgeon in Mumbai, offers advanced treatments for obesity at Apollo Endoscopy, Laparoscopy & Robotic Obesity Centre, Mumbai .

What is “morbid obesity” or “clinically severe” obesity?

Morbid obesity, also called clinically severe obesity, refers to a BMI above 37.5 kg/m² without other health conditions or a BMI above 32.5 kg/m² with obesity-related conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

Obesity Measurement: Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat and is used to categorize weight classes such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. It is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by the square of height (in meters).

Obesity Classification for Indians:

Category Indian BMI Values
Overweight 23.0 - 24.9 kg/m²
Obesity > 25 kg/m²
Morbidly Obese > 32.5 kg/m² with comorbidity
> 37.5 kg/m² without comorbidity

Various Weight-Loss Treatments Available

The goal of treating obesity is to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Based on your BMI, the following weight-loss options are available:

Discuss your options with Dr. Anuj Naresh Singhi, the best weight loss surgeon in Mumbai, to identify the right solution for you. At Apollo Endoscopy, Laparoscopy & Robotic Obesity Centre, Mumbai, you can receive personalized care to achieve your health goals.

Diseases Associated with Obesity

Obesity has been linked to numerous diseases, including:

What is Diabesity?

"Diabesity" is a medical condition characterized by the combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes. It results from metabolic imbalances ranging from mild blood sugar irregularities to full-blown diabetes. It is estimated that over 80% of type 2 diabetes cases are related to obesity.

India is facing a surge in diabesity, with over 100 million individuals expected to suffer from it in the next 20 years. Diabesity is also a major contributor to serious complications such as high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and blindness. Additionally, diabesity is often linked with infertility, low sex drive, and fatigue.

Treatment:

Diabesity can be effectively treated through metabolic surgeries like Laparoscopic or Robotic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal jejunal bypass. Dr. Anuj Naresh Singhi, the best obesity surgeon in Mumbai, specializes in these procedures at Apollo Endoscopy, Laparoscopy & Robotic Obesity Centre, Mumbai, where patients have achieved remarkable improvements, including the resolution of type 2 diabetes in 90% of cases following bariatric surgery.

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