Teladoc | Behavioral Change and Weight Management

Module Description

This module describes challenges faced by people living with obesity and outlines ways in which clinicians can facilitate behavioral change using techniques to modify behavior.

Learning Objectives

Define health behavior change and how it applies to diabetes and weight management.
Identify steps to behavioral change that facilitate weight management.
Recognize how helping patients deactivate stress through motivational interviewing aids in weight management.
Identify potential barriers that may hinder weight management.

Module Faculty

Samar Hafida, MD

Samar Hafida, MBBCh, currently serves as an Endocrinologist and Weight Management Specialist at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine. She specializes in the management of people with obesity and complex metabolic disorders including diabetes. Utilizing diabetes technology to advance care for people with diabetes is among her many interests. She has a special interest in treating young adults who live with obesity and type 2 diabetes and works to help bridge the gap transitioning them from pediatric to adult care. Dr. Hafida is passionate about advocating for people with diabetes and obesity, believes in eliminating obesity-related stigma, and providing quality equitable care for all regardless of who they are.

Course Support

If you have questions about this course, please email professionaleducation@diabetes.org.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Expires on Nov 30, 2024


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit 1 ABIM-MOC Point 1 ACPE Credit 1 ANCC Credit 1 AAPA Credit 1 CDR Credit 1 COP Credit

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