Robert Eckel
Endocrinologist and cardiovascular researcher with extensive leadership in professional societies; former president of the American Heart Association and expert on obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disease.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 53min
How body fat affects your metabolic health and risk of metabolic disease | Dr Robert Eckel
Dr Robert Eckel, endocrinologist and former American Heart Association president, unpacks why obesity is more than BMI. He explains visceral versus subcutaneous fat and how adipose-driven insulin resistance develops. The conversation covers who benefits from weight loss, GLP-1 therapy questions, and practical ways to monitor metabolic risk.
