Table 48.1 Metabolic consequences of obesity
| Type 2 diabetes |
| Raised serum triglycerides |
| Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol |
| Hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance |
| Raised plasma fibrinogen levels |
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity is associated with a number of metabolic consequences characterized by insulin resistance and hyperlipidaemia. These in turn contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes (Fig. 48a and Table 48.1
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