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Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity: 2026 Updates
Explore this recorded session on the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care for overweight and obesity, covering how the standards were developed, updated approaches to screening and diagnosis, and evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for adults. The discussion also addresses individualized long-term medication use, practical challenges in implementing obesity care, and audience questions about muscle health, medication access, combinations, and special populations.
Overview
Explore this recorded session on the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care for overweight and obesity, covering how the standards were developed, updated approaches to screening and diagnosis, and evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for adults. The discussion also addresses individualized long-term medication use, practical challenges in implementing obesity care, and audience questions about muscle health, medication access, combinations, and special populations.
Learning Objectives
  • Apply the adult BMI and waist-measurement criteria to classify obesity or overweight.
  • Select an obesity medication based on a specified obesity-related complication and the evidence framework presented.
  • Assess why obesity medication may be continued at an individualized maintenance dose after treatment goals are reached.
Faculty
Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH
Leigh Perrault, MD
Louis Aronne, MD, FACP, DABOM
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires on Jan 01, 2028
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
No Credit Offered
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