Episode #89: Managing Obesity to Prevent and Treat Chronic Diseases with Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan

Obesity is a complex chronic medical condition that affects millions worldwide and is associated with over 200 medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes, among others. In this episode, I interview Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan, also known as Dr. Didi, a board-certified internist and nephrologist. Dr. Didi is the co-founder of Younger Self MD, and in this episode, she discusses the chronic diseases associated with obesity, specifically those related to the kidneys. She also talks about the economic burden and financial costs associated with chronic medical conditions, and the importance of managing obesity to prevent and treat these conditions.  Listen and learn more about the chronic diseases associated with obesity and how to prevent and manage them. Click here to watch Dr. Ndidiamaka's TEDx talk on prevention. Highlights The importance of weight loss in preventing chronic diseases Dr. Didi talks about managing chronic diseases through weight loss How chronic diseases are associated with obesity, including cancer, heart disease, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, gout, and uric acid stones The economic burden of chronic diseases, including the direct and indirect costs associated The financial costs associated with chronic diseases include medications, doctor's appointments, tests, surgeries, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation.   Connect with Dr. Didi: Website | www.youngerselfmd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/Youngerselfmd Instagram | @youngerself.md Email | [email protected] Phone | 404-566-4623 YouTube | @youngerselfmd   About Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan: Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan MD, MS, FASN, is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension.  Her family, friends and patients affectionately refer to her as “Dr. DD”. Dr. Obadan received her medical degree from the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and internship from the University College Hospital in Ibadan Nigeria. She obtained her Masters from Brandeis University in Massachusetts. She completed her internship and residency at Harlem/Columbia University in New York and her Nephrology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Obadan is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and  Nephrology and is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Obadan is a member of the American College of physician, and the American Society of Nephrology. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also cared for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patients at risk of kidney disease, and prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click