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Beyond Glucose: The Expanding Role of Metabolic Health in Modern Medicine" explores the critical shift in understanding metabolic health as more than just glucose regulation. This session will delve into the interconnected roles of insulin resistance, inflammation, lipid metabolism, and hormonal balance in chronic disease progression — including cardiovascular disorders, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, NAFLD, and even neurodegenerative conditions. Through a case-based, clinically relevant approach, participants will gain practical insights into early detection, lifestyle interventions, and integrative strategies to optimize metabolic function. Designed for young doctors and early-career clinicians, this session reframes metabolic health as a cornerstone of preventive and precision medicine in the 21st century.
Summary Listen
- Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted condition, not solely defined by high blood glucose. It encompasses factors like high cholesterol, obesity, increased waist circumference, and elevated blood pressure. The presentation of metabolic syndrome varies significantly between individuals, highlighting the need to address the underlying disrupted metabolic function.
- Insulin resistance, a core element of metabolic syndrome, occurs when insulin struggles to facilitate glucose entry into cells for energy. This extends beyond diabetes, impacting blood pressure, contributing to conditions like PCOS, and potentially increasing the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
- Visceral fat, the abnormal accumulation of fat in abdominal organs, triggers a cascade of negative effects. Factors like lack of exercise and unhealthy diets contribute to its increase, signaling danger to the body. This leads to inflammation, insulin resistance, and elevated blood pressure, initiating a detrimental cycle.
- Lifestyle interventions can dramatically alter the course of chronic diseases. Case studies, such as the reversal of infertility in a PCOS patient through metabolic health improvement using digital twin technology, demonstrate the power of holistic approaches addressing nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
- Screening for poor metabolic health in non-diabetic individuals involves assessing multiple markers. These include CRP levels, BMI, fasting insulin, lipid profiles (especially triglycerides), and body composition analysis, specifically visceral fat percentage. Monitoring fasting insulin levels can provide early indications of metabolic dysfunction.
- Over-reliance on medication carries risks, including polypharmacy, drug interactions, and potential worsening of underlying metabolic issues. While medication has its place, lifestyle modifications and innovative therapies like regenerative medicine offer promising avenues for improving metabolic health and reducing long-term complications.
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About the Speakers
Dr. Rohit Warrier
Communications Director, American Diabetes Association, Senior Diabetes Specialist & physician, Apollo & Apotek Healthcare, Global Teaching faculty, American Board of Regenerative Medicine
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