Which of this patient’s laboratory values are abnormal? What chronic diseases are you concerned about ? Would you discuss these concerns with the patient and his family? Why or why not?
Review Chapter 4, Case 1: Overweight Child with Insulin Resistance (p.173-175) 1) How would you classify this patient’s current weight status? Would a weight loss diet be appropriate for this child? Or would ‘weight-gain stabilization’ be a better approach? 2) Which of this patient’s laboratory values are abnormal? What chronic diseases are you concerned about […]