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.
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.
The Benefits of Mapping Out Your Ideal Weight Loss Patient Experience
Mapping out your ideal weight loss patient experience has many benefits for your patients and your team while contributing to your overall practice success. Mapping out an ideal weight loss patient experience means having a well-defined algorithm of care that…
How Does Stress Negatively Affect Patients with Obesity?
Stress is another obstacle in the journey toward a healthy weight for patients with obesity. A 2017 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that moderate to high levels of stress affect the majority of Americans.1 While much attention…
What Can be Done to Help Primary Care Physicians More Effectively Help Patients with Obesity Manage Their Weight?
Certifying through the American Board of Obesity Medicine helps Primary Care Physicians Better Serve their Patients with Obesity. In the current medical landscape, primary care physicians (PCPs) and family practitioners are being asked to shoulder increasingly more responsibility for managing…