Why is Community Vital for Lipedema Patients?
In this video, William Repicci, MA, President and CEO of Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN) specifically mentioned how innate for us to be much better advocates at fighting for the suffering of others, that we are in ourselves. He mentioned how our connections through Lipedema Simplified made us a strong force for change.
Living with Lipedema can be challenging, but know that you are not alone.
Being part of a supportive community can make a difference in your journey towards managing this condition.
Together, we can navigate the challenges of Lipedema, find solace in connection, and empower each other to live our best lives.
But the question always is, what is Lipedema?
Lipedema is a relatively common fat disorder often mistaken for simple obesity. Its clinical diagnosis is an adipose tissue disorder or a lipid metabolism disorder. A typical lipedema patient is a woman who struggles with large hips and legs, usually out of proportion to the rest of her body.
Lipedema also appears in the upper arms. One of the hallmarks of the disease is that lipedema fat is relatively unresponsive to standard diet and exercise. These measures may lead to weight loss in other areas, but the size of the hips and legs remains disproportionately large.
Lipedema is a disorder of the adipose tissue distinguished by five characteristics:
☑️ It can be inherited;
☑️ It occurs almost exclusively in women;
☑️ It can occur in women of all sizes, from the seriously underweight to the morbidly obese;
☑️ It involves the excess deposit and expansion of fat cells in an unusual and particular pattern – bilateral, symmetrical, and usually from the waist to a distinct line just above the ankles; and
☑️, Unlike the “normal” fat of obesity, lipedemic fat cannot be lost through standard diet and exercise.
For more information, visit us at our official websites and public accounts:
Lipedema Simplified Website ➡️ [ Ссылка ]
Lipedema Project Website ➡️ [ Ссылка ]
Lipedema Simplified Facebook Page ➡️ [ Ссылка ]
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Lipedema Simplified Instagram account ➡️ [ Ссылка ]
Lipedema Simplified TikTok account ➡️ [ Ссылка ]
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