GLP-1 Pills and the Ongoing Importance of Nutrition Support
As oral GLP-1 therapies expand, thoughtful nutrition support remains essential for safe, sustainable outcomes.
Motivational Interviewing and Brief Action Planning: Helping Patients Move from Intention to Action in Weight Management
Using Motivational Interviewing and Brief Action Planning to build commitment, improve adherence, and support long-term weight management.
Is Sleep Crucial for Weight Loss?
Sleep loss increases the risk of unwanted weight gain and disruptions in hunger hormones
How Do Ethics Factor Into GLP-1 Medications?
The health benefits conferred by GLP-1 medications can be quite literally life-changing and life-saving, so it is important to consider the ethics of prescribing these medications — especially as demand rises and shortages ebb and flow.
Key Influences on Patients’ Obesity Treatment Decisions
To help patients achieve weight loss success and improve clinical outcomes, health care providers must understand the factors that inform patient decisions regarding obesity treatment.
A Role for GLP-1 in Treating Hyperphagia and Obesity
For patients exhibiting clinically clear signs of hyperphagia — such as chronic hunger, frequent snacking, and heightened food-cue reactivity — GLP-1 medications may offer significant relief. However, in addition to pharmacotherapy, a comprehensive treatment approach may be beneficial for these patients.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of GLP-1, Exercise, and Their Combination in Patient Care
Current thinking suggests that combining GLP-1 medication with exercise may be more effective for weight loss than relying on either approach alone. But is this truly the case?
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.