PH: Obesity and Diabetes

Question 1

What is the extent of obesity in the UK?

Answer 1

2/3 of adults and 1/3 of 11-15 year olds are obese or overweight

Question 2

What are the co-morbidities associated with obesity in adults and children/teenagers?

Answer 2

• Adults – T2DM, CHD, hypertension, various cancers, OA, stroke
• Children/teenagers – hypertension, hyperinsulinaemia, dyslipidaemia, T2DM, isolation and orthopaedic problems

Question 3

Outline the co-morbidities from diabetes

Answer 3

CV disease, kidney disease, eye disease, amputation, depression, neuropathy, sexual dysfunction, complications in pregnancy, life expectancy and mortality