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Obesity

Obesity has a far-ranging negative effect on health. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.

Listed in the directory below are some topics related to obesity, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Overview of Obesity

Treatment of Obesity

Obesity Treatment Overview

Medical Treatment for Obesity

Surgical Treatment for Obesity

Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery

Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery

Maintaining Weight Loss

Preventing Obesity

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    Diabetes Medication
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    Diabetic Retinopathy
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  • Diabetes
    Diabetes
    During the digestive process, much of the food that is eaten is converted into glucose,
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  • Accountable Care Alliance
    The Nebraska Medical Center, and their affiliated physicians are joining together to form the Accountable Care Alliance. This partnership is being developed to reduce costs to patients and to improve quality and efficiency of patient care across the two health systems.
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  • Diabetes Center
    The Diabetes Center offers comprehensive diabetes and endocrine services in addition to diabetes education program and general nutrition services.