Caring for a patient with Diabetes, Obesity and Mental Illness

Setting the scene Michael’s holistic assessment by the General Practitioner (GP) today indicates: Physical: • Weight 140kg (up from 135kg six months ago) • Height 176 cm • BP 160/70; HR 88 • Temp 37.7 • BGL: 9.0mmol • Pain in his knees and ankles (rated as 4/10 on...