Welcome to the professional page of Dr. Chuks Uduku, a renowned consultant in general medicine with a specialisation in diabetes and endocrinology. A graduate and PhD from Imperial College London, Dr. Uduku combines clinical excellence with academic expertise, dedicating his career to combatting the diabetes and obesity epidemic through patient care, research, and education.
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Dr. Chukwuma Uduku BSc MBBS MRCP PhD
Consultant and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology Director of Clinical Studies at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
As a practicing NHS consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, I believe we are in a state of emergency due the health issues linked to the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes. An estimated 38% of the UK population are classified as being overweight with over 4.9 million people living with diabetes, 90% of which have type 2 diabetes. Of greater concern is the soaring 13.6 million people considered to be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The NHS currently spends 10% of its entire budget on diabetes, with nearly 80% all of this figure spent on treating diabetes related complications. Vascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and renal failure are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in diabetes, with cancers more recently becoming a leading cause of death.
"Empowering a healthier future through education, Dr. Chukwuma Uduku addresses the intertwined epidemic of obesity and diabetes with innovative care and a commitment to sustainable change."
Issues Dr Chuks Uduku, can assist with...
- Diabetes Management Strategies: Combatting diabetes? Dr. Uduku can guide you through effective management and care approaches.
- Obesity and Weight Loss Counseling: Battling with excess weight? Learn from Dr. Uduku about impactful weight loss strategies and how it affects diabetes.
- Education on Insulin Resistance: Dealing with insulin resistance? Gain insights on its role in diabetes and personalised advice for management..
- Expertise in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Confused about diabetes types? Dr. Uduku will clarify the differences and individualised treatment options.
- Preventing Diabetes-Related Complications: Worried about diabetes complications? Receive preventative strategies from an experienced consultant.
- Lifestyle Modification for Diabetes Prevention: Need to prevent diabetes? Dr. Uduku provides lifestyle modification plans to reduce your risk.
Understanding the Link Between Weight and Diabetes:
Dr. Uduku unpacks the intricate relationship between body weight and diabetes, highlighting insulin's role and the impact of lifestyle choices on disease progression. With obesity at the forefront of diabetes risk factors, Dr. Uduku's insights into visceral fat's metabolic functions underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for diabetes prevention and management.
Navigating Pre-diabetes and Gestational Diabetes:
Pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes are critical stages where Dr. Uduku's guidance on lifestyle changes can significantly alter disease outcomes. By emphasizing education and sustainable lifestyle modifications, he aims to arrest the progression towards type 2 diabetes and manage gestational diabetes effectively.
Identifying Diabetes: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment:
With a keen understanding of diabetes' signs and symptoms, Dr. Uduku sheds light on the often-overlooked early indicators of hyperglycaemia. His approach to treatment includes comprehensive lifestyle interventions, with insulin therapy as a tailored aspect of patient care.