Current Approaches to Managing Patients With Obesity: Considering Weight Loss, Comorbidities, Pharmacotherapy, and Complications

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This activity has been designed for clinicians interested in the management of patients with obesity. Specialties include primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and rheumatologists.

Program Overview
Obesity continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and with it, patients’ health and quality of life are diminished by increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, cometabolic conditions, some cancers, and mood disorders. The majority of clinicians are uncertain addressing obesity and weight loss for and with their patients out of fear of alienating the patient. Few clinicians are up to date on recent data supporting the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) for weight loss in terms of the extraglycemic effects that induce satiety and reduce effects of adiposopathy, resulting in weight loss and reduced obesity-related morbidity and mortality. Clinicians seek education to help foster weight loss to aid patients in achieving their health goals.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Discuss the parameters of the diagnosis of obesity and the impact on patient health
Summarize the efficacy of GLP-1 RAs for weight loss and effects on comorbid conditions and related complications
Select evidence-based, guideline-aligned treatment for patients with obesity and comorbid conditions and related complications

Expiration

Dec 17, 2022

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Robert F. Kushner, MD (Chair)
Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA
W. Timothy Garvey, MD
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAO, FOMA

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Novo Nordisk Inc

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias, Free CME, Obesity Free CE CME

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