Beyond the Numbers

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, we will discuss ways that healthcare professionals and people with type 2 diabetes and higher weight can have more effective weight management conversations during clinical  interactions. We will explore what may contribute to the challenging nature of these sensitive  conversations, examine what the American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend about  weight management conversations, and discuss best practices for navigating these  conversations.   This podcast is intended for healthcare professional audiences only. This presentation is supported by and made on behalf of Eli Lilly and Company.  Presentation content has been reviewed for consistency with FDA guidelines and is not approved for continuing medical education credit.  Dr. Liz Kopco was compensated for her time participating in this podcast as a person living with type two diabetes taking a Lilly product. After the recording she became an employee of Eli Lilly and Company.  Dr. Rebecca Puhl was compensated for her time as an expert in the field. Presented by Eli Lillyhttps://www.lilly.com/   

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, we explore the sensitive but important topic of weight bias. For people with type 2  diabetes, and excess weight, their experience with seeking care can often involve experiences  of weight bias and weight stigma. We will discuss how these biases can impact a person’s  treatment journey and even treatment outcomes.  This podcast is intended for healthcare professional audiences only. This presentation is supported by and made on behalf of Eli Lilly and Company.  Presentation content has been reviewed for consistency with FDA guidelines and is not approved for continuing medical education credit.  Dr. Liz Kopco was compensated for her time participating in this podcast as a person living with type two diabetes taking a Lilly product. After the recording she became an employee of Eli Lilly and Company.  Dr. Rebecca Puhl was compensated for her time as an expert in the field. Presented by Eli Lillyhttps://www.lilly.com/   

Welcome to Beyond the Numbers, a podcast series exploring the sensitive but important topic of weight bias. For people with type 2 diabetes, or T2D, and excess weight, their experiences with seeking care can often involve experiences of weight bias and weight stigma. In these episodes, we will discuss how these biases may impact a person’s treatment journey and even treatment outcomes. We will also discuss ways that healthcare professionals and people with T2D and excess weight can have more effective weight management conversations during clinical interactions. We will explore what may contribute to the challenging nature of these sensitive conversations, examine what the American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend about weight management conversations, and discuss best practices for navigating these conversations. This podcast is intended for healthcare professional audiences only. This presentation is supported by and made on behalf of Eli Lilly and Company. Presentation content has been reviewed for consistency with FDA guidelines and is not approved for continuing medical education credit.  Dr. Liz Kopco was compensated for her time participating in this podcast as a person living with type two diabetes taking a Lilly product. After the recording she became an employee of Eli Lilly and Company.  Dr. Rebecca Puhl was compensated for her time as an expert in the field. Presented by Eli Lillyhttps://www.lilly.com/