Endocrine system and obesity.
Obesity is associated with significant alterations in endocrine function. An association with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia has been well documented. This article highlights the complexities of treating endocrine system disorders in obese patients.
Ashburn
Doyle D
DD
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, USA.
Reed
Mary Jane
MJ
D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003422:Critical Care; D004703:Endocrine System / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery