Is the Obesity Crisis Hiding a Bigger Problem?

Explore a thought-provoking TED talk that challenges conventional wisdom about obesity and diabetes. Follow surgeon Peter Attia as he recounts a personal experience that led him to question the assumed causal relationship between obesity and diabetes. Delve into the possibility that diabetes precursors might actually cause obesity, rather than the reverse. Examine how this paradigm shift could revolutionize our approach to treating and preventing these conditions. Gain insights into the importance of challenging medical assumptions and the potential impact on public health strategies. Learn how this new perspective could reshape the way we wage the war against obesity and diabetes, potentially leading to more effective interventions and improved patient outcomes.

Is the obesity crisis hiding a bigger problem? - Peter Attia