Obesity has long been explained as a simple equation of eating too much and exercising too little. But what if that story doesn't explain everyone's biology?

In this episode, Dr Shami sits down with physician and author Dr Adaure Osuji to discuss her thought-provoking new book, Obesogenic: The Quiet Biology Driving Black Obesity in a World Engineered to Make Everyone Sick.

Together, they explore emerging ideas about insulin, metabolism, genetics, the microbiome, and why conventional models of obesity and type 2 diabetes may not fully explain what we see in every patient. Dr Osuji shares why she believes hyperinsulinaemia deserves far greater attention, introduces the concept of the "Glucose Hyper-Responder," and discusses how these ideas could influence the way we think about prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

This conversation is not simply about weight loss. It's about understanding the biology that may sit upstream of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many other chronic conditions, while recognising where current evidence is strong and where further research is still needed.

Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in understanding metabolic health more deeply, this episode will challenge you to think differently.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

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