#324 Obesity Medicine FAQ

Learn how to prescribe affordable, effective medications for obesity medicine! We discuss metformin, naltrexone, bupropion, phentermine, topiramate, GLP1 agonists, and how to counsel patients about the available weight loss modalities. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (@AskDrFatima) of Massachusetts General Hospital helps reframe our approach as she walks through these Obesity Medicine FAQs. Obesity treatment has been around since the 1950s but we’ve been underutilizing it for far too long! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | [email protected] | Free CME! Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA-C Show Notes, Infographics: Maddison McLellan Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Monee Amin, MD Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Fatima Cody Stanford, MD  Sponsor: ACP Join us in Chicago for internal medicine’s premier educational meeting April 28-30, 2022! We’ll be there in person. For the Early Bird discount: use code IM22CURB. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org to learn more.  Sponsor: Grammarly Our listeners can get 20% off Grammarly Premium at grammarly.com/CURB Sponsor: MedMastery Listers are eligible for a lifetime 15% off discount on subscription if you go to https://www.medmastery.com/curbsiders! CME Partner: VCU Health CEThe Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford Case from Kashlak  Guidelines for treatment  Getting the history and discussing weight goals The Care Team:  Dietician, Behavioral Specialist, Provider Medications: Phentermine, Topiramate, Bupropion, Naltrexone Obesity treatment in pregnancy Referring to bariatric surgery Take home points Outro