Why Carry out this study?

In the USA, the rates of both obesity and diabetes are high and still growing.

This study examines the prevalence of morbidity and mortality among adults with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, both overall and by obesity class.

What was Learned from the Study?

The results indicate that for a cohort of adults with T2D and obesity, obesity class 3 (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 40 kg/m2) is associated with significantly higher mortality as well as significantly higher prevalence of cardiovascular and microvascular complications.

Statistically significant increases in the prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea were associated with higher obesity classes.