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The 2024 Obesity Algorithm® is an essential tool for any practice; it contains updated information on the mechanisms, evaluation, and treatment of obesity, including why obesity is a disease, how obesity causes the most common metabolic diseases encountered in clinical practice, and how to treat obesity to reduce disease risk.
The recognition of obesity as a complex chronic non-communicable disease should inform the development of evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of obesity.
The ACC/AHA/TOS, AACE/ACE, and bariatric surgery support guidelines all recommend consideration of bariatric procedures for individuals with a BMI of at least 40 kg/m 2 or a BMI of at least...
In people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, modest weight loss improves glycemia and reduces the need for glucose-lowering medications (7 – 9), and larger weight loss substantially reduces A1C and fasting glucose and may promote sustained diabetes remission (11, 18 – 22).
With the increasing prevalence of obesity placing additional demands on healthcare systems, many jurisdictions and professional bodies have developed clinical practice guidelines to support practitioners in the management of people with overweight and obesity.
Several professional groups, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have released guidelines for the evidence-based management of obesity. 8 – 12 This article reviews office-based...
An estimated 67.5% of obesity-related excess mortality is attributable to CVD. Obesity is preventable and treatable, with treatment based on multidisciplinary approaches including behavioral interventions, nutrition, physical activity, pharmacological therapies, and surgical therapies.
Evaluate the evolving landscape of nutrient-stimulated hormone-based treatment options for obesity, and management of common side effects of these medications for your clinical practice. Apply...
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is typically classified using the BMI scale, based on a person's weight and height. The WHO cut-off points for normal weight, overweight, and obesity, as well as classes of obesity in adults are summarized in Box 1.
Use the new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for adult and child obesity for a more accurate way to classify obesity and severity of obesity (available October 1, 2024). Learn more using these downloadable resources.