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Podcast: CME
Episode: Early Action in Obesity: Transforming Practice, Improving Outcomes
Description:
Faculty: Luca Busetto, MD
Faculty: Kirsi H Pietiläinen, MD, PhD
Expert faculty Drs. Luca Busetto and Kirsi H. Pietiläinen discuss the importance of early intervention in obesity management to prevent progression and obesity related complications. They examine the evolving therapeutic landscape, including GLP-1 and GIP-based medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. The conversation highlights real-world evidence and addresses the shift from weight-centric to holistic clinical approaches, as seen in updated European and Canadian guidelines. Monitoring strategies—including satiety, nutritional status, physical activity, and side effects—are explored as key elements in long-term obesity care. The dialogue unders...