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Multi-disciplinary weight management compared to routine care in youth with obesity: what else should be monitored?

Endocrine volume 65, pages 263–269 (2019)Cite this article

Abstract

Purpose

Efficacy of multi-disciplinary weight management (MDM) in youth has not been compared to their routine care.

Objectives

To compare body mass index z-score (zBMI) and blood test (lab) changes (Δ) in youth before and after MDM and to correlate bio-impedance analysis (BIA) and lab measurements.

Methods

We compared zBMI Δ (from referring providers’ records), within 3 months prior to MDM, to monthly zBMI Δ after MDM, in a retrospective cohort of youth at a tertiary MDM center. BIA and lab measurements after 6 months, MDM were compared to baseline.

Results

We reviewed 316 records (12.9 ± 3.5 years, 49% males, 104.8 ± 35.1 kgs). The pre-MDM zBMI Δ (0.02 ± 0.1) was reversed after MDM (−0.03 ± 0.09, visit 2, P < 0.001). The zBMI Δ progressed on follow-up (−0.14 ± 0.05, visit 6). Baseline BIA components correlated with Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), triglycerides, and systolic blood pressure. HbA1c, HOMA-IR, and liver functions significantly improved on follow-up. MDM participation showed progressive attrition and dropped to 11.6% at visit 6.

Conclusion

MDM in youth resulted in zBMI and lab improvements compared to their pre-MDM measurements. BIA provided additional outcome measures that correlated with metabolic markers. MDM follow-up was limited by the progressive participant drop-out. Behavioral economic strategies are needed to improve adherence.

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I.M. designed the study, collected, analyzed, interpreted the data, prepared figures and prepared first draft. K.B., L.M., B.E., and J.E. collected and analyzed data. C.M.H. contributed to manuscript revision. All authors were involved in writing the paper and had final approval of the submitted and published versions.

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  1. Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Jacob School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA

    Indrajit Majumdar

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Jacob School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA

    Brittany Espino & Jeanette Epstein

  3. Department of Pediatrics, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Hofstra University, Queens, NY, 11549, USA

    Kristina Bianco

  4. Section of Pediatric Endocrinology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA

    Leena Mamilly

  5. Department of Surgery, Jacob School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA

    Carroll M. Harmon

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Majumdar, I., Espino, B., Bianco, K. et al. Multi-disciplinary weight management compared to routine care in youth with obesity: what else should be monitored?. Endocrine 65, 263–269 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-019-01988-9

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  • Youth with obesity
  • Multi-disciplinary management
  • Bio-impedance analysis