Barovariability

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
  • Nishant Raizada Department of Endocrinology, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • Saptarshi Bhattacharya Department of Endocrinology, Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non-communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-20

Abstract

Barovariability is defined as the variation or changes that
occur in weight, over a specific time frame, in persons
living with obesity or overweight. This includes
physiological alteration in weight, as well as pathological
weight cycling or yo yo phenomenon. Barovariability can
be diagnosed by regular weight and body composition
monitoring, and may be predicted by artificial
intelligence (AI) tools. Exercise barovariability is
associated with adverse psychosocial as well as
biomedical outcomes. A realistic and rational approach
towards weight management can help prevent and
mitigate barovariability.
Keywords: GLP1RA, obesity, overweight, psychosocial
weight management, behavioural therapy.

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Published

2026-03-01

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Nishant Raizada, Saptarshi Bhattacharya, & Nitin Kapoor. (2026). Barovariability. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 76(03), 460–461. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-20

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 03 (2026): March

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY

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