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Treating People Living with Obesity in Clinical Ca ...
Treating People With Obesity
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
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