Conditions & care · Claremont, Cape Town
Obesity, weight & metabolic health
Obesity, metabolic syndrome and related health concerns are included in the existing practice interests. A consultation can consider weight in the context of your wider health.
A health conversation beyond a number
Excess body fat can be associated with conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Weight assessment involves more than a number on a scale and may include medical history, associated conditions and previous treatment.
Explain the history that matters to you
Describe changes over time, prior approaches and what you would like help understanding. Ask which relevant results to bring. List medications and any other clinicians involved. The aim of this page is preparation, rather than a diet prescription or an assumed cause.
Clarify the role of endocrine care
Ask whether an endocrine consultation is appropriate and how it would fit with existing care. Treatment options and referrals depend on assessment. This website does not promise weight loss, advertise an unconfirmed medicine programme or guarantee access to surgery.
Questions about this topic
Does this page promise a weight-loss result?
No. It describes the published area of interest and preparation for an individual consultation.
This is general information to support a clinical conversation, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan.