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European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Endocrine work-up in obesity

Authors

R Pasquali, F Casanueva, M Haluzik, L van Hulsteijn, S Ledoux, M P Monteiro, J Salvador, F Santini, H Toplak, O M Dekkers

Developed By:

The European Society of Endocrinology, including representatives from the European Association of the Study of Obesity (EASO).

Introduction

Obesity is an emerging condition, with a prevalence of ~20%. Although the simple measurement of BMI is likely a simplistic approach to obesity, BMI is easily calculated, and there are currently no data showing that more sophisticated methods are more useful to guide the endocrine work-up in obesity. An increased BMI leads to a number of hormonal changes. Additionally, concomitant hormonal diseases can be present in obesity and have to be properly diagnosed – which in turn might be more difficult due to alterations caused by body fatness itself. The present European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Guideline on the Endocrine Work-up in Obesity acknowledges the increased prevalence of many endocrine conditions in obesity.
This guideline was developed for healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with obesity, which covers a broad range of doctors. In line, the guidelines were not developed with the specific aim to cover rare forms of obesity.

European Journal of Endocrinology, Volume 182, Issue 1, Jan 2020, Pages G1–G32

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Published
01/01/2020
Tags
Guidelines , ESE Guideline , Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition ,
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