Reaching More Patients: Telemedicine’s Role in Obesity Management
Barriers to care may prevent some patients with obesity from seeking treatment; telemedicine could help.
What Do We Know About the Long-Term Use of GLP-1 Medications?
Though GLP-1s are generally considered to be safe, we are still learning about the safety of the long-term use of GLP-1 medications.
The Cancer Risk Reduction Potential of Weight Loss: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
There is growing evidence that suggests intentional weight loss mediated by lifestyle change or pharmacotherapies can reduce cancer risk in adults.
Can a GLP-1 Medication Help Treat Binge Eating?
The use of GLP-1 for a binge eating disorder is evolving as a potentially transformative adjunctive approach for treatment.
Bridging the Competency Gap in Obesity Care: Elevating Behavior Change Counseling
While advancements such as GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery have improved clinical outcomes, a persistent gap remains in the use of behavioral interventions for weight management.
Optimizing GLP-1 Medications and Lifestyle Changes through Effective Patient Communication
It’s important to help patients understand that GLP-1 medications are valuable tools within a comprehensive strategy that also involves lifestyle change, as this approach is key to achieving long-term weight loss success.
Can Lifestyle Changes and Coaching Support Long-Term GLP-1 Weight Loss Maintenance?
Supporting GLP-1 patients with behavior change could improve GLP-1 adherence and long-term weight loss.
Can Mindfulness Help with Glycemic Control in Adults with Diabetes?
Mindfulness could complement diet, exercise, and pharmacological therapies when treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
Can Semaglutide Be Used for Binge Eating and Appetitive Behavior?
Preliminary results for using semaglutide for binge eating are promising. Binge eating is characterized by compulsive and chronic overeating.1 Acknowledged as a formal diagnosis in 2013, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is estimated to affect approximately 1.25 percent of women and…
Does a Behavioral Approach to Nutrition and Eating Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
When it comes to behavioral nutrition management, a patient-centered model that includes ongoing education, a nutrient-dense diet, and a process approach to behavior change can lead to success. For patients with type 2 diabetes, a multi-prong management approach that includes…