Media Interviews and Article
Neythri – Publishes Dr. Varalakshmi Niranjan ‘s journey in Metabolic Health
A Familiar Story: From Menarche to Menopause
My story with metabolic health began long before I had the language for it. It started with weight gain after moving from India to the United States, where abundance felt celebratory and processed foods were woven into daily life. During my first pregnancy, I embraced it without fully understanding its impact. After my first child was born, I began to exercise and started to eat healthy. By my second pregnancy, I was stronger and more toned. Yet like many women, I found myself in the lifelong rhythm of weight loss, and weight regain. I chased rising blood sugars and prediabetes with half marathons, strength training and yoga. …
WNPR CT – Interviews Dr. Varalakshmi Niranjan about the access to weight loss injectables
“Newer medications to treat diabetes and obesity are saving lives, but a recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida found that those who need the injectable drugs the most, were the least likely to get them “
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NBC CT – National Walking Day – First Wednesday of April
“Dr. Niranjan faculty advisor for ‘Walk with the future Doc’ program advises us to walk more to get the physical and mental benefits of walking on this National Walk Day April 7 2021.
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WNPR CT – Rethinking How We Talk About Obesity
“If you feel like you might have tipped the scale a bit during this pandemic, you’re not alone. A recent study by the American Psychological Association says more than 61% of U.S. adults reported an undesired weight change in the pandemic.” – Our guest Speaker is Dr. Varalakshmi Niranjan – Assistant Professor at University of Connecticut, and Primary Care Physician and Obesity Medicine Specialist with UConn Health sharing us how it is time to rethink how we talk about obesity
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