Obesity Medicine

Children and adolescents who reported facing more racial discrimination had a higher BMI and waist circumference, according to new data.

In Israel, where 60% of adults are overweight, new research prompts investigators to suggest that % body fat should replace BMI as the gold standard measure of obesity.

Underestimation of weight status increased while overestimation decreased during the last 2 decades, according to results from a study of over 745 000 adolescents.

The importance of avoiding judgement, monitoring behavior, and cardiovascular risk prevention in primary care are discussed, here.

Early intervention is crucial to help prevent complications in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Two experts explain more, here.

In our latest episode, 2 obesity experts discuss the importance of early intervention to reduce risk for complications, suggestions for managing patients in primary care, and more.

Listen to 2 obesity experts discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity-related type 2 diabetes.

Retatrutide, survodutide, orforglipron. The 3 new GLP-1 agonist-based AOMs showed weight loss of up to 20% and are well worth watching.

ADA 2023: Weight loss with the combination GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist was as high as 30% in study participants who received the highest dose.

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ADA 2023. Once-daily oral semaglutide 50 mg induced 15.1% weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity without type 2 diabetes vs placebo.

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ADA 2023: The investigational oral GLP-1 RA resulted in weight loss comparable to injectable GLP-1 RA formulations and requires no food or water restrictions.

ADA 2023: Among survodutide-treated participants in a phase 2 study, more than half lost more than 50% of baseline bodyweight, reported PI Carel le Roux, MBChB, PhD.

ADA 2023: SURMOUNT-2 findings show tirzepatide is associated with greater weight loss in adults with T2D than any other treatment studied to date.

Type 2 diabetes will continue to comprise more than 90% of this population and obesity will be the primary driver, according to Global Burden of Disease researchers.

ADA 2023. Retatrutide, an investigational triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist, may provide benefits in liver fibrosis and obesity as well as in glycemic control.

Early intervention is important to reduce the risk for complications for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Two obesity experts explain more, here.

Listen to 2 obesity experts discuss and analyze the role of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and obesity.

ENDO 2023. The pattern of intermittent fasting improved glycemic measures in a weight-independent fashion after just 7 days, according to the study abstract.

Acknowledging the historical harm caused by sole reliance on the measure for decisions in clinical practice, the AMA urges clinicians to incorporate other valid measures.

Nearly half of responding medical professionals said patients without T2D have asked for an Ozempic Rx and about 18% of them have provided one, avoiding significant backlash for a denial.

Compounded versions of semaglutide, often sold online, may contain salt versions of the molecule and are not evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy.

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Findings highlight the need to develop strategies to improve weight management in primary care, according to study authors.