Steady weight gain
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Courtney Whittle, MD, MSW, Diplomate of ABOM, Pediatric Lead, Obesity Champion, TSPMG, Weight A Minute Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia.

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A 52-year-old White male presents to his primary care physician for his annual exam. The patient is 6 ft tall and weighs 265 lb, with a BMI of 35.9. His heart rate is 82 beats/min, and his blood pressure is 175/90 mm Hg. He states that his weight has gone up steadily over the past several years and that he has gained 45 lb in the past 3 years. He notes that he has had little motivation to exercise since he lost his brother to suicide 4 years ago. He has never seen a therapist.

In addition to a behavioral health referral, what is the next best step in evaluation?

Colonoscopy

Vitamin D screening

24-hour cortisol free urinary test

Laboratory tests, eg, A1c, fasting glucose, liver function tests, lipid panel

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