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Childhood obesity and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our healthcare systems and populations to the core, the scale of which has never been seen in peacetime. COVID-19 has brought with it significant adjustments in daily living for children and their families, some of which will have far reaching consequences for the worsening picture of childhood obesity in the UK

Overweight and obesity in people with learning disabilities

Sara Patience examines the risk of excess weight in people with learning disabilities and how to manage it

Type 2 diabetes in children and its association with obesity

Louise Cremonesini explores methods for countering the spread of type 2 diabetes among children

Recognising and intervening in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Rising numbers of obese adults and children are at risk of developing fatty liver disease, write Louise Cremonesini, Jude Oben and colleagues

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Contraception and fertility in obese women

Being overweight can lead to challenges when using contraception, writes Rebecca Cosgrave

Understanding teenage obesity

A look at the factors that can influence unhealthy weight. By Louise Cremonesini and Jude A Oben

Factors affecting childhood obesity

The factors affecting the rise in child obesity are discussed by Louise Cremonesini and Jude A Oben

BMI, obesity and contraception

A full discussion about risks can help find a satisfactory method for overweight women, explains Fran Gill

Interventions that prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2

In the second in a series, David Morris outlines how best to prevent patients developing type 2 diabetes.

Physical activity cuts metabolic syndrome risk

Moderate and high levels of physical activity reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, according to a study that enrolled 326 women aged 60.9 years on average.

Small steps, big changes

Obesity continues to be a public health challenge with long-term consequences. James Hill suggests an alternative way of thinking about weight.

Problems of poor nutrition

Poor nutrition can cause various different health problems. Jean Watkins discusses some common conditions caused by poor nutrition and the treatments that are required.

Prescribing, e-cigarettes, STDs

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener.

Weight loss in type 2 diabetes

Support from nurses is crucial to help obese and overweight patients achieve and maintain weight loss, explains Nicky Kime

Diabetes, eczema risk and obesity

In-depth anaysis of the latest research, compiled by Mark Greener

Contraceptive options for women with medical conditions

Women with a need for contraception should be given information about and offered a choice of all methods, according to NICE. Contraceptive counselling should be individualised to the woman and her needs. This involves understanding a woman's

Managing diabetes mellitus in children and young people

Psychosocial issues should be addressed alongside pharmacological treatment for children and young people with diabetes, writes Dr David Morris

Diabetes, smoking and LABAs

In-depth analysis of the latest research, compiled by Mark Greener

Obesity and type 2 diabetes

Dr David Morris discusses how we can manage the evolving epidemic of the associated conditions of obesity and type 2 diabetes

Hypoglycaemia in diabetes

Hypoglycaemia is a serious, life-threatening complication of insulin and insulin secretagogue therapy in people with diabetes, writes Paula Holt

Addressing overweight and obesity in babies and infants

Managing childhood obesity is challenging, involving engagement with the child, his or her parents and whole family.

COPD, cancer risk and obesity

In-depth analysis of the latest research, compiled by Mark Greener

Being overweight in pregnancy

Pregnancy can have a psychological impact on women who are obese or overweight, write Christine Furber and Linda McGowan

BMI, ovarian cancer and CBT

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Steven Goodrick

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Practice Nursing Journal latest issue and most read articles.

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