Journal of Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Vítor Patrício Correia, Olavo Costa Gomes, Raquel Lalanda, Pedro Marques, Filipa Nogueira, Carlos Noronha Ferreira and Luís Miranda

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is now a widely performed bariatric procedure; however, staple‐line leaks remain a challenging adverse event. This study evaluates leak rates, management strategies, and weight loss outcomes after ambulatory laparoscopic SG.

Greeshma Rao Koduru, Sankari Menon and Bhavita Tella
The alarming global increase in obesity and diabetes has become a critical public health concern, demanding urgent attention. This review seeks to explore the accelerating trends of these interconnected conditions and evaluate the major contributing risk factors. The purpose is to provide a synthesized understanding of their mutual reinforcement and global burden, highlighting implications for prevention and control.

Saumya Lakshman Gaddalay, Royyuru Kesavi Seshu Priya, Sathvika Reddy Mittapally, Saipriya Thota and Afla Subhana

Obesity management involves a comprehensive approach that combines lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and, in some cases, surgical procedures to address the complex and multifactorial nature of the condition.

Aanchal Sareen, Kota Amarnadh Reddy, Rishabh Parihar and Ramireddy Sulekha

A genetic predisposition and environment interact to cause obesity, which results from impaired central control of body weight. The presence of genetic factors is predominant in the development and progression of genetic obesity, including monogenic obesities and syndromic obesity.

Dunnya Salem, Vincent Ekenga and Christine Ekenga
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic condition which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Despite these risks, many people with diabetes do not meet treatment goals and thus remain at increased risk of mortality and morbidity associated with diabetes.