The Obesity Association Publishes New Standards Of Care Section On Obesity Medications

The Obesity Association, a division of the American Diabetes Association, announced the publication of the next section in the Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity, focused on obesity medications. The recommendations align with ongoing efforts to recognize obesity as a complex, chronic disease and to support improved clinical outcomes.

The key recommendations include:

Health care professionals should engage people living with obesity in a person-centered, shared decision-making approach when discussing and selecting obesity medications

Obesity treatment should focus on optimizing health outcomes while reflecting individual needs and preferences and should be part of an initial treatment plan . . .