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Martin Carlsson

MD, PhD, specialised in Endocrinology, Diabetology, Internal medicine and Clinical Chemistry

Martin Carlsson is a physician, Associate Professor and specialist in endocrinology. He is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Yazen Health, with a research background in type 2 diabetes, overweight, obesity and the digitalisation of healthcare.

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Martin Carlsson is a physician and specialist in endocrinology/diabetology, internal medicine and clinical chemistry.

He studied medicine at Karolinska Institutet, followed by doctoral research at Lund University on type 2 diabetes and the genetics of overweight and obesity.

Today, he is an Associate Professor at Linnaeus University, with main research interests in hypertension, type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity, vitamin D, the metabolic syndrome and the digital transformation of healthcare.

Martin has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and contributed to several medical textbooks. He is the founder of the e-health company Accumbo AB (now Blodtrycksdoktorn) and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Yazen Health, where he is dedicated to developing the future of care for people living with overweight and obesity.

Articles by

Martin Carlsson

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Medicine

Women and Weight: An Intersection of Physical and Mental Health

At Yesund, we support women through the physical, emotional, and hormonal aspects of weight—offering tailored treatment and compassionate care.

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Medicine

Understanding Hypothyroidism: A Common Condition Among Women

Hypothyroidism is a common condition, especially among British women—and at Yesund, we’re here to help you understand and manage it with confidence.

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Health and lifestyle

Beyond BMI – redefining how we understand obesity

On World Obesity Day, Yesund brought together leading voices in healthcare to challenge outdated metrics and highlight how body composition is redefining the way we assess and treat obesity.

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Health and lifestyle

Beyond BMI: A more holistic approach to health with Yesund and Withings

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Health and lifestyle

Beyond BMI: The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission's innovative definition of Clinical Obesity

Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission redefinesobesity beyondlimitations of traditional BMI metrics

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Medicine

Breakthrough weight-loss drug cuts diabetes risk by 94%

Medicine

What to think about when travelling with refrigerated weight loss medication (Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Saxenda etc)

Health and lifestyle

Understanding weight gain: The role of genetics, lifestyle, and internal thermostat

Medicine

The Synergy between Ozempic, Wegovy, & a Healthy Lifestyle