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Grandfather is obese. he has hbp and diabetes. hes had 2 pes and multiple dvt. taking all prescribed medications. his calcium score is 2,250. hes 79. doctor doesnt recommend anything other than meds. how is that possible ?

Q: grandfather is obese. he has hbp and diabetes. hes had 2 pes and multiple dvt. taking all prescribed medications. his calcium score is 2,250. hes 79. doctor doesnt recommend anything other than meds. how is that possible ?

: There is a point when doctors give up on the obvious. The elephant in the room is his obesity and obviously he should drop the weight. The effectiveness of telling a 79-year-old to change his ways and do that approaches zero. It has likely been discussed at some point.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

There is a point when doctors give up on the obvious. The elephant in the room is his obesity and obviously he should drop the weight. The effectiveness of telling a 79-year-old to change his ways and do that approaches zero. It has likely been discussed at some point.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/18/2022

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A member asked:

Grandfather is obese. he has hbp and diabetes. hes had 2 pes and multiple dvt. taking all prescribed medications. his calcium score is 2,250. hes 79. doctor doesnt recommend anything other than meds. how is that possible ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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