Managing Obesity in Adolescent Patients Your Top 10 Questions Answered
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The rate of obesity in children and adolescents is increasing, posing significant physical and mental health challenges through childhood and adolescence and into adulthood. Recently, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have been approved for use in patients as young as 12 years, and it is critical that clinicians initiate both lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapies as early as possible. Dr. Fatima Stanford discusses 10 common questions asked about managing obesity in adolescents, including how to discuss obesity, lifestyle modification and family involvement, pharmacotherapy and recent guidelines on GLP-1 RAs and other therapies, and the possibility of bariatric surgery. |
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Expiration |
Aug 15, 2025 |
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Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
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Credits / Hours |
0.5 |
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Accreditation |
ACCME |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, FTOS |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is provided by Integritas Communications. (ACCME Credit) This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and Integritas Communications. (AANP Credit) This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Integritas Communications Obesity, nurses, MDs, primary care Free CE CME |
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