ADHD and obesity – The hidden link

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In this episode:

  • Screen for ADHD in patients with obesity, particularly if treatment response is poor or disordered eating behaviours
  • Assess family members when ADHD is diagnosed, as it often runs in families
  • Recognise that stimulants may unmask undiagnosed ADHD, offer short-term benefits while awaiting specialist care
  • ADHD diagnosis can greatly improve functioning, eating habits, and self-awareness
  • Reframe ADHD and obesity as neurobiological conditions, not failures of willpower, to reduce stigma and support patient engagement

 

Expert: Dr Catherine Bacus, Bariatric General Practitioner

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 33 mins

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Last Updated: 24 Jun, 2025

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