FAQ: What Guideline Recommendations Exist Pertaining to Managing obesity in Patients With PsA?

In this FAQ video, Shannon Ghizzoni, PA-C, of Columbus Arthritis Center reviews the latest guidance on managing obesity in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Referencing the 2018 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and National Psoriasis Foundation recommendations, she explains why weight loss is conditionally recommended for overweight and obese patients with psoriatic arthritis and how adiposity contributes to systemic inflammation and increased disease activity. This discussion explores evidence behind very low-calorie and hypocaloric diets, the role of the Mediterranean diet in reducing inflammation and cardiovascular risk, and emerging data on gluten-free diets, sugar reduction, and GLP-1 therapies. Designed for rheumatology clinicians and advanced practice providers, this video highlights practical, individualized strategies to support weight management and improve outcomes in psoriatic arthritis.