CPD

• Obesity is predominantly genetic or epigenetic.
• The body defends weight vigorously.
• Weight loss is best done using a very low-energy approach that induces ketosis.
• Hunger-suppressing medication can assist with weight loss but is most helpful in the lifelong maintenance stage.

Keeping LDL-C levels lower throughout life can help substantially reduce CVD risk.¹ GPs play an essential role in identifying patients at risk of CVD and managing their treatment.² This includes prescribing lipid-lowering medicines for people at high risk of CVD.³ Although for most patients, elevated lipids can be assessed and managed effectively by GPs, there are some groups of patients who may benefit from referral to a specialist.⁴ These include patients whose total cholesterol is more than 7.5mmol/L, patients who fail to show an effective response to second-line treatment and those with familial hypercholesterolaemia.⁴