Weight Management in Adulthood

Para pais, prestadores de cuidados, prestadores de cuidados de saúde e professores, surgem frequentemente preocupações e questões relativas aos cuidados e bem-estar dos indivíduos com 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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