Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is a nationally recognized leader in metabolic health, with nearly three decades of service in the U.S. Air Force and a current role as Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Board certified in both Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine, Dr. Cucuzzella's work focuses on diabetes remission, the clinical use of continuous glucose monitors, and the therapeutic application of carbohydrate reduction in both children and adults.
His research, publications, and national speaking engagements have positioned him at the forefront of efforts to transform how obesity and metabolic disease are understood and treated.
Dr. Cucuzzella's work focuses on metabolic health, exercise science, and medical ethics. He has a special interest in diabetes remission and medication reduction, including the use of continuous glucose monitors and lifestyles to improve outcomes. He explores the optimal and ethical use of GLP-1 peptide therapy, looking at both its benefits and the ethical questions it raises. Across all areas, Dr. Cucuzzella is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and to rethinking how healthcare systems address chronic disease.
