2. Obesity Flashcards
1
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Co-occurring conditions
A
Diabetes, CVD, renal disease, depression, IHD, breast and colon cancer etc,
Biomarkers associated with insulin resistance –> type 2 diabetes and CVD
2
Q
Increases risk of:
A
Metabolic conditions such as thyroid, psychiatric conditions, injury
3
Q
Signs and symptoms:
A
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, breathlessness, back and joint pan, snoring or sleep apnoea, fatigue
4
Q
Treatment:
A
Prevention, weight loss, pharmacological, gastric banding or gastric bypass
