OBESITY

Obesity is defined as having too much body fat, which develops when the intake of calories exceeds its expenditure. It is measured as Body Mass Index (BMI), with a result of 30 or higher indicative of obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity is emerging as an epidemic both in the United States and across the globe... "Diabesity" is a new term coined to describe obesity-related diabetes. Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excess accumulation of body fat and is often diagnosed by a Body Mass Index (or BMI) of 30 or greater. This increase in BMI poses a higher risk for the development of many other obesity-related conditions, with diabetes being the most significant... Dr. Shillingford is an obesity and diabetic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL, who also serves the communities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Coral Springs, FL. He performs obesity surgeries, including gastric bypass surgery and gastric..

Also known as: Obesity & Diabetes

Primary location: Boca Raton United States