With obesity rising rapidly across all age groups in India, Medicover Hospital has launched a dedicated Obesity Clinic in Navi Mumbai to address excess weight and related metabolic disorders. The clinic aims to support individuals struggling with obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sedentary lifestyles, work-related stress, and associated complications such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and hormonal imbalance. The launch reinforces Medicover Hospital’s commitment to preventive, long-term, lifestyle-based care rather than short-term solutions. Dr Kriti Samudra, Senior Consultant MD (Medicine) and Diabetologist, attended the launch as the Chief Guest.
Urban Lifestyles Fuel a Growing Health Crisis
In today’s urban environment, long working hours, physical inactivity, irregular eating patterns, inadequate sleep, and chronic stress have become increasingly common. Consequently, these factors contribute to gradual weight gain and disrupt blood sugar regulation, often leading to diabetes over time. Many individuals live with obesity and diabetes for years without structured medical guidance, relying instead on crash diets or inconsistent medication, which rarely provide lasting benefits.
A Structured and Medically Supervised Approach
To address these challenges, the Obesity Clinic follows a comprehensive, medically supervised care model. The clinic focuses on identifying the root causes of weight gain and poor glycaemic control. It offers customised nutrition plans, physical activity guidance, behavioural counselling, and detailed diagnostic evaluations. Importantly, each treatment plan considers the patient’s age, medical history, lifestyle, and metabolic profile, ensuring realistic and sustainable outcomes.
Key Features of the Obesity Clinic
As per the press release, the clinic offers a holistic care approach that prioritises obesity management, diabetes control, and overall metabolic health. It provides preventive and corrective support to reduce long-term lifestyle-related complications. Moreover, a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, endocrinologists, nutritionists, fitness experts, and psychologists—delivers coordinated care. Through individualised treatment plans and a safe, supportive environment, the clinic motivates patients throughout their health journey.
Expert Perspective: Focus on Sustainable Change
Highlighting the medical significance, Dr Prashant Gaikwad, Endocrinologist, Medicover Hospital, said obesity and type 2 diabetes are closely linked and often develop silently over several years. “These are not merely lifestyle concerns but chronic medical conditions that affect the heart, kidneys, nerves, and overall quality of life. Many adults feel disheartened after repeated dieting or relying solely on medications without addressing the underlying causes. Through this clinic, we aim to offer medical clarity, structured guidance, and long-term support, with a focus on gradual and sustainable lifestyle changes,” he said.
Nutrition as a Foundation for Metabolic Health
Adding to this, Rajeshwari Panda, Head of the Dietetics Department, Medicover Hospital, emphasised that diabetes reversal does not depend on extreme dietary restrictions. “Instead, it requires understanding how the body responds to nutrition, stress, sleep, and daily habits. At this clinic, we design practical, balanced meal plans that fit real-world adult lifestyles. By improving food quality, meal timing, and consistency, we help patients enhance metabolism, control blood sugar, boost energy levels, and achieve long-term metabolic health,” she explained.
Encouraging Early Intervention and Preventive Care
Echoing the preventive focus, Sandip Joshi, Centre Head, Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, said obesity and diabetes often remain unnoticed until serious complications—such as heart disease, joint disorders, or kidney problems—develop. “Early medical intervention and guided lifestyle correction can significantly reduce long-term health risks. With the launch of the Obesity Clinic, we aim to promote preventive healthcare, encouraging individuals to seek timely support, make informed decisions, and take control of their health before conditions become severe,” he said.