Paediatric Obesity Evaluation for Metabolic Susceptibility (POEMS).

Daniel Wk ChanCherie ChuaCarin LohRehena SultanaRashida Farhad Vasanwala

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2023)

A child who has increased BMI (overweight/obese) and possesses risk factors for worsening glycemic status, if intervened with routine lifestyle modification advice, may still have increased risk of developing dysglycemia and type 2 DM. Therefore, understanding their risk profile provides opportunities to have a tiered and individualized approach.

Keyphrases

weight loss
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
type diabetes
bariatric surgery
glycemic control
intensive care unit
body mass index
physical activity
insulin resistance
mental health
clinical practice
emergency department