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Definition of Diabesity
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Diabesity: Diabetes caused by overweight or obesity. From diabetes + obesity. Synonymous with the usual form of type 2 diabetes. UCLA started a Diabesity Research Program in 1998.