Treating People Living with Obesity in Clinical Care-Treating People With Obesity

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The session, sponsored by Lily, focused on improving health outcomes for individuals with obesity, presented by Sue Ellen Anderson-Haynes, a seasoned dietician and diabetes care specialist. The speakers included Dr. Robert Kushner, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Escobar. Dr. Kushner introduced the case of Maria, a 48-year-old woman managing obesity alongside diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Key discussion points included patient-centered, empathetic approaches to obesity care, emphasizing respectful communication, and the importance of shared decision-making.<br /><br />The session highlighted a comprehensive strategy utilizing the "Four Pillars" of obesity care: nutrition, physical activity, behavior, and medical management. Each pillar should be tailored to individual patient needs, considering factors like diet history and preferred physical activity to create achievable goals. The session stressed the use of GLP-1 medications for patients with both diabetes and obesity, given their benefits in weight and glycemic management. Additionally, the removal of medications causing weight gain and consideration of bariatric surgery as viable options were discussed. <br /><br />Dr. Escobar concluded by emphasizing the value of registered dietitians and personalized interventions that minimize bias and stigma, promoting sustainable lifestyle changes for better outcomes.

Keywords

obesity care

health outcomes

Sue Ellen Anderson-Haynes

Four Pillars

GLP-1 medications

bariatric surgery

patient-centered approach

dietitian

sustainable lifestyle changes