Obesity, diabetes, and other endocrine pathophysiology

Question 1

Understand the definitions of normal weight/overweight/obese

Answer 1

Question 2

Know the common causes of obesity

Answer 2

1. Genetic heritage — your parents’ fault
2. Enriched food choice — society’s fault
3. Reduced physical activity — your fault
4. Irregular food intake, even low fat intake several times a day

Question 3

Understand the mechanisms of eating control

Answer 3

Question 4

Know the lipid and glucose metabolic disorders in the obese

Answer 4

Increased blood lipids cause insulin resistance, and resulting … Diabetes mellitus (DM) the disease of sweetness

The major categories of the disorders of glycaemia or disorders of glucose tolerance are as follows based on disease aetiology :

1.  Impaired fasting glucose
2.  Impaired glucose tolerance
3.  Type 1 diabetes mellitus
4.  Type 2 diabetes mellitus
5.  Other specific types of diabetes
6.  Gestational diabetes mellitus

Question 5

Know the myth behind weight loss diets

Answer 5

all the same. calorie matters

Question 6

Understand the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and related acute and long term complications

Answer 6

Question 7

Know the symptoms due to hyperglycaemia

Answer 7

1. – Polyuria (Nocturia) excessive urination (at night)
2. – Polydipsia excessive thirst
3. – Polyphagia excessive appetite
4. – Frequent yeast infections (in women)

Question 8

Know the principles of diabetes treatment

Answer 8

Question 9

Know the cortisol pattern change and symptoms in patients with

Cushing’s disease

Answer 9

Question 10

Know the most common causes and classical symptoms of hypo- and hyperthyroidism

Answer 10