Claudio Maffeis

Claudio Maffeis is a prominent pediatric endocrinologist and the coordinator of the Pediatric Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases Unit at the University of Verona. He has been actively involved in addressing childhood obesity, emphasizing the need for tailored treatments and lifestyle interventions. Maffeis advocates for a multi-faceted approach to tackle obesity in children, which includes lifestyle modifications, medication for adolescents, and, in select cases, bariatric surgery. His work is critical in raising awareness about the health risks associated with childhood obesity, including the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes among young people, and he highlights the importance of early intervention to secure a healthier future for children.