hrp0098p2-119 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2024

Use of medical technology and daily weight measurements in the management of severe childhood obesity

O'Brien James , Parkinson Jennifer , Senniappan Senthil , Stilwell Philippa , Kenny Simon , Lindberg Louise , Drangel Andreas , Hannis Lee , Marcus Claude

Introduction: The substantial increase in prevalence of childhood obesity presents a major challenge. Obesity is associated with significant physical and mental co-morbidities including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Successful treatment requires intensive input from a specialist multidisciplinary team. In 2019, NHS England initiated a pilot to treat Complications Relating to Excess Weight (CEW) in dedicated clinics across the country. Facilitating suffi...