Weighing In: A Review of Weight Management Recommendations (Independent Study)
Weighing In: A Review of Weight Management Recommendations (Independent Study) is organized by Suburban Health Organization (SHO).
Event Date: May 15, 2023
End Date: February 21, 2024
Activity Description and Need:
Weight loss therapies have been a hot topic in the media recently which has led many patients to ask their physicians if they are an appropriate candidate for these treatment options. The latest guidelines on the management of obesity were published in 2016 by The Obesity Society, The Endocrine Society, and The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists but there have been some weight loss medications either added to the market or removed from it since then. The goal of this presentation is to provide a pharmacologic overview of the available treatment options for weight management. This presentation was recorded on February 21, 2023, at a live meeting at Riverview Health.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Classify treatment recommendations for weight loss based on body mass index (BMI) and co-morbidities
• Highlight non-pharmacological treatment recommendations for weight loss
• Discuss current medications recommended for weight management
• Identify appropriate candidates for bariatric surgery as well as potential risks and complications
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.