Targeting Weight Loss in T2D: Bringing Patients to the Table

Target Audience
This program is intended for endocrinology providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), certified diabetes care and education specialists, and primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), including those who care for underserved populations.

Program Overview
The goal of this activity is to improve the competence of endocrinologists and certified diabetes care and education specialists and provide them with practical strategies for early intensification of T2D management that prioritizes sustained weight loss to improve long-term outcomes in patients with T2D and overweight or obesity.

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

Apply the latest evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice recommendations to the management of T2D that reflect the importance of early therapy intensification to meet individualized patient needs
Develop strategies that foster shared decision-making and practical approaches for weight management as part of T2D management
Design treatment plans that address weight loss as a primary treatment target for T2D