SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES:
MIDDLE EAST ENDOCRINE, DIABETES & OBESITY CONGRESS
Guide
the understanding of obesity and diabetes epidemiology: Obesity and type 2 diabetes are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. These conditions’ complexity can be traced to genetic variants that have adapted to human physiological constraints.
Enhance
knowledge of obesity and diabetes pathophysiology: Obesity, characterized by excessive fat accumulation, can lead to diabetes due to insulin production irregularities. It affects various organs and can lead to complications such as polydipsia, polyuria, and coronary illness.
Review
lifestyle interventions for obesity and diabetes: Lifestyle interventions, including behavioral therapy combined with diet and exercise, are key in managing these conditions. These interventions focus on enhancing motivation, self-efficacy, and self-regulation skills.
Leverage
digital health for obesity and diabetes: Digital health technologies, such as telehealth and mobile health apps, offer opportunities to improve access to care and enhance the quality of weight management interventions. These technologies can also improve long-term patient support.
Understand
the health economics of obesity and diabetes: The economic impacts of obesity are substantial, reducing productivity and life expectancy, and increasing disability and healthcare costs. These findings highlight the need for policy actions to address obesity’s systemic roots.