A Review of the AGA Obesity Guidelines

Obesity is still at epidemic levels in the United States. More and more medications are coming to market to help with weight loss. The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) just released guidelines for evidence-based care for persons with obesity.The GameChangerGuidelines are now available for the treatment of obesity. The evidence-based recommendations will help providers determine appropriate therapy for persons with obesity.Show Segments00:00 - Introduction01:16 - The Obesity Epidemic in the United States05:57 - Looking at the AGA Obesity Guidelines16:30 - AGA Obesity Guidelines: Combination Products26:25 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthReferences and ResourcesClinical Practice Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults With Obesity. GastroenterologyRedeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist) CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the framework of the 2022 AGA obesity guidelines2. Apply the guideline recommendations to persons with obesity0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-428-H01-PInitial release date: 11/28/2022Expiration date: 11/28/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram