Obesity in Germany: Why People Don’t See a Doctor

Dr. Matthias Blüher, endocrinologist and professor of obesity research at Leipzig University Hospital and member of the Leopoldina working group, describes the consequences as follows: The finger is pointed at people with obesity and the disease is equated with a weakness of character. The message is often the same: you just have to want it and it will work. Although doctors are aware of the limited effect of pure diet and exercise measures, complementary therapies are offered far too rarely.