Dr Ranjit Sagoo
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What are the dangers of obesity?

Written in association with: Dr Ranjit Sagoo

Published: 21/02/2023

Edited by: Conor Dunworth

Obesity is a condition that can lead to many other dangerous health problems. In his latest article, Dr Ranjit Sagoo explains how obesity is characterised and diagnosed, as well as the changes we can make to our lifestyles to help combat the ill effects it can have on our health.

How is obesity categorised and diagnosed?

Obesity is basically defined as being overweight outside a normal, healthy range. We look at weight within certain parameters, and we use a measure called BMI, or body mass index. This helps us look at someone’s weight and decide if they are in a healthy or unhealthy range. A normal BMI is between 19 to 25. Anything over this is considered overweight, and if it is much higher than this there are several different degrees of obesity.

When our weight starts to go above this healthy BMI range, there are additional risks to our health.

What other conditions are linked to obesity?

Obesity is related to lots of different health conditions. If we are carrying excess fat, the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke increases. The risk of arthritis also increases, as there is a lot of extra strain on the joints. Obesity is also linked to many mental health issues.

What lifestyle changes can we make to help us lose weight?

There are many changes we can make to our lifestyle to help us lose weight. Exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym and having to do lots of strenuous exercises. It could mean going for a walk, exercising in the house or working out to fitness videos.

Another way we can lose weight is by changing our diet. We can reduce the amount of sugar and fat we consume, and focus on eating the right types of food that help us lose weight.

Sleep is also really important. Getting a good night’s rest can help us lose weight.

Dr Ranjit Sagoo is a leading health and wellbeing coach based in Birmingham, with more than 15 years of experience. If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Sagoo you can do so today via his Top Doctors profile.

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By Dr Ranjit Sagoo

GP (general practitioner) in Birmingham

Dr Ranjit Sagoo is a UK-trained and GMC-licenced doctor with over 15 years’ experience. He gained his medical degree (MBCHB) at Leicester University in 2006 after which he trained in Orthopaedics and Surgery before becoming a GP in 2013, also obtaining membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). During his career as a GP, Dr Sagoo gained a post-graduate diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Dermatology and developed his practice in community-based surgical procedu...

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By Dr Ranjit Sagoo
GP (general practitioner)

Dr Ranjit Sagoo is a UK-trained and GMC-licenced doctor with over 15 years’ experience. He gained his medical degree (MBCHB) at Leicester University in 2006 after which he trained in Orthopaedics and Surgery before becoming a GP in 2013, also obtaining membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).

During his career as a GP, Dr Sagoo gained a post-graduate diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Dermatology and developed his practice in community-based surgical procedures.

Alongside this, Dr Sagoo gained the Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine, having an interest in lifestyle-based approaches to health and wellbeing, holistic healthcare and disease prevention and reversal. Dr Sagoo believes that we are not destined to develop chronic disease and ill-health and that we can reverse established disease through lifestyle-based approaches with the correct coaching.

Dr Sagoo is also a Certified Professional Coach and Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP). Combining his knowledge and experience in lifestyle medicine with coaching and NLP methods and tools, Dr Sagoo helps patients to make fundamental life-long changes that are going to improve their health and wellbeing, reduce the burden of existing conditions and reduce the need for multiple medications.

Whether patients already suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, autoimmune conditions, anxiety and depression, or whether they are keen to start taking positive steps towards looking after their long-term health, Dr Sagoo’s holistic approach exploring physical, psychological, wellbeing, nutrition, social connection and sleep science helps patients to understand the root cause of their problems, to enable them to make life-changing shifts in creating happier, healthier, disease-free lives. Dr Sagoo uses biometric data, including blood tests and physical assessments, to help patients understand their problems and see the positive impacts their changes are making.

Outside of medicine and coaching, Dr Sagoo is an award-winning Fine Art Wildlife Artist. His passion is supporting wildlife conservation through art that captures the viewer visually through its realism and emotionally thought-out story.

Dr Sagoo also enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and playing sports, particularly football, running and kickboxing.

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