Weight Management in Adulthood

For forældre, plejere, sundhedsplejersker og lærere opstår der ofte bekymringer og spørgsmål vedrørende pleje og velvære for personer med Cornelia de Lange syndrome. 

Some adults with CdLS are overweight and may be obese. Close attention should be paid to ensuring a healthy, low calorie diet and physical activity is encouraged.

A very small number of adults with CdLS develop type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood, resulting in excessive thirst and tiredness. Individuals who are overweight have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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