[Management of an obese person with metabolic syndrome].
The management of an obese person requires a careful evaluation first, a multidisciplinary approach and a stepwise therapeutic strategy. The latter should favour lifestyle modifications, eventually the use pharmacological agents in good responders, and reserve bariatric surgery to well selected cases, refractory to medical treatment. Continuous motivational reinforcement is crucial for long-term success. In obese individuals at high metabolic risk, such strategy should aim at reducing the incidence of new-onset type 2 diabetes.
Rorive
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M
Université de Liège.
De Flines
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J
Paquot
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Scheen
A J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents