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Genetics & Environmental Interplay in Diabetes & Obesity

Sep 28, 2023

REFERENCES & ADDITIONAL READING

Dina C, Meyre D, Gallina S, et al. Variation in FTO contributes to childhood obesity and severe adult obesity. Nat Genet. 2007; 39:724-6.

Frayling TM, Timpson NJ, Weedon MN, et al. A common variant in the FTO gene is associated with body mass index and predisposes to childhood and adult obesity. Science. 2007; 316:889-94.

Hu F. Genetic predictors of obesity. In: Hu F, ed. Obesity Epidemiology. New York City: Oxford University Press, 2008; 437-460.

Maes HH, Neale MC, Eaves LJ. Genetic and environmental factors in relative body weight and human adiposity. Behav Genet. 1997; 27:325-51.

ABOUT THE EXPERTS

  • Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, Dipl ABOM, Dipl ACLM

    Dr. Bindlish is a Diabetologist/diplomat in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) and Lifestyle (ACLM) medicine. She is a Chair of the Mission Leadership Committee and a Board member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She is a speaker at the University at Sea (CME at Cruise) and adjunct faculty at Touro University, California. Dr. Bindlish is an associate editor for the Obesity Pillars® Journal and Brand Ambassador of DiaBeaters organization in Africa. She has also written multiple blog posts for the obesity medicine association. Dr. Bindlish strongly believes in conquering the disease with “Dedication, Action, and spreading Awareness” to both patients and healthcare professionals.

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