Recent estimates suggest over 45% of U.S. adults have obesity, with the highest rates among marginalized groups, which increases health disparities as adults with obesity are 2-3 times more likely to have multi-morbidity. This leads to increased healthcare utilization among patients with obesity in both inpatient and outpatient settings, where internal medicine providers are frequently involved in care. Therefore, providers and researchers at SGIM must remain up-to-date on one of the most prominent chronic diseases in the United States.
The field of obesity medicine is rapidly expanding. Recent articles from 2023 alone demonstrate groundbreaking findings in obesity pharmacotherapy, endoscopic and surgical bariatric procedures, primary care management after bariatric surgery, lifestyle treatment and counseling, and medical education. The presenters provide an update on seminal articles and cover the latest physical activity and nutrition recommendations.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the risks and benefits of the latest pharmacotherapies for obesity for effective counseling of patients on available options for treatment
- Identify the latest findings and recommendations on lifestyle treatment, including diet and physical activity
- Incorporate evidence-based counseling techniques into obesity medicine treatment to identify patients’ needs and promote health lifestyle changes through shared-decision making
- Explore available tools for obesity treatment and identify opportunities to incorporate latest evidence into clinical practice structure, including examples of advocacy for insurance coverage
Expiration:Â June 1, 2026
To receive CME credit only, you must (1) watch the entire presentation, then (2) click the Certificate item to claim your certificate (print/save for your records).
To receive CME and MOC credit, you must (1) watch the entire presentation, (2) complete the brief MOC Assessment survey, and then (3) click the Certificate item to claim your certificate (print/save for your records).
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