Diabetic Risk Management
AGE
CLINICAL FOCUS
DURATION
PRIMARY GOAL
Clinical Context
Male client presented to Metabolic Health Solutions at 132.5 kg with high blood pressure and fatty liver. His main goals were to lose weight, improve his health, and reduce his risk of developing diabetes. He reported feeling stuck and discouraged after many previous attempts to lose weight and maintain the results.
Baseline Assessment
Objective metabolic assessment identified:
- Starting weight of 132.5 kg
- High Blood Pressure
- Fatty Liver
- HbA1c in Pre-diabetic range
- Wants sustainable weight loss
Intervention
Interventions were guided by objective metabolic measurement and ongoing reassessment.
- Objective metabolic testing
- Weight-loss stratergy focused on fat loss
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Ongoing support and reassessment
Key Metabolic Findings
HbA1c Measurements
Muscle Loss
Weight Change
Waist Measurements
The client achieved significant weight loss while preserving lean mass, indicating that most of the weight reduction came from fat rather than muscle.
Outcomes
Interventions were guided by objective metabolic measurement and ongoing reassessment.
- Objective metabolic testing
- Weight-loss stratergy focused on fat loss
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Ongoing support and reassessment
Patient Reported Outcome
Interventions were guided by objective metabolic measurement and ongoing reassessment.
- Objective metabolic testing
- Weight-loss stratergy focused on fat loss
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Ongoing support and reassessment
Clinical Insight
Objective metabolic testing and personalised lifestyle support helped guide sustainable weight reduction while preserving muscle, improving blood pressure, reducing diabetes risk markers, and supporting better daily function. The client described his progress as a "new lease on life".
This case illustrates how personalised metabolic testing and lifestyle support can help clients achieve sustainable weight loss, preserve lean mass, improve daily function, and reduce key risk markers associated with diabetes and metabolic disease.