Post-Bariatric Hypoglycaemia
A complication of weight loss surgery where blood sugar drops too low after eating, caused by an exaggerated insulin response to rapid food transit.
Lipodystrophy
A group of rare disorders causing abnormal fat distribution and severe metabolic complications from impaired fat storage.
Hyperinsulinaemia
A condition of chronically elevated blood insulin levels that promotes fat storage and complicates weight loss.
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition causing dark, velvety patches — a visible sign of insulin resistance linked to excess weight.
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NASH is the inflammatory, progressive form of fatty liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis — weight loss of 7–10% is the most effective treatment.
Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder — obesity and rapid weight loss both increase the risk of developing them.
Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic — a critical window where weight loss can reverse the condition and prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
Sarcopenic Obesity
A condition where excess body fat coexists with low muscle mass, requiring careful weight loss strategies to preserve strength and metabolic health.
Hyperphagia
A medical condition characterised by abnormally intense and persistent hunger that contributes to weight gain and requires clinical evaluation.
Cushing’s Syndrome
A hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, leading to rapid central weight gain.