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The Obesity Medicine Association Blog is the leading industry hub for obesity medicine. Find the latest research, expert insights, and practical tips to tackle the multifaceted disease of obesity. Hear from OMA Outreach Committee members, OMA Board members, and more to gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing obesity and explore innovative approaches to prevention, treatment, and long-term management. Join a community of healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals passionate about combating obesity.
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New “Supportive Obesity Care” Website for Healthcare Professionals
Our society can be hostile toward people with obesity who commonly face judgment, prejudice, and unfair treatment in their daily lives. This problem extends to the healthcare setting, where patients can face weight bias and stigma from physicians, nurses, psychologists, dietitians, medical students, and even healthcare professionals who specialize in obesity.
Insulin and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection
Insulin is a commonly used medication to treat patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Weight gain is a commonly seen side effect. Patients may have questions about insulin and potential weight gain out of concern for their appearance or their health (or both).
Is BMI Outdated? An Analysis of Body Mass Index and Health
Does your health care provider talk to you about your Body Mass Index (BMI) and do you know what it really means? Widely criticized as…
Pediatric Research Update | Bone Health Following Pediatric and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings.
March 2024 Member Story
Discover the Spark Behind Mark Schwartz Laying the Foundation Mark Schwartz, MD, FOMA, became interested in obesity medicine after one of his colleagues and mentors introduced him to the Obesity Medicine Association. He realized that obesity medicine was his calling and wanted to dedicate 100% of his practice to treating this chronic disease. In 2016, Mark attended his first Obesity Medicine Association conference in Chicago. By being part of the CME committee, he can give back to the OMA and help ensure that future obesity medicine specialists have access to high-quality educational content. Mark's advice to future obesity medicine specialists is to treat obesity as the root cause of their patients’ chronic medical conditions. While the disease of obesity is complex and may take more time during an encounter, the impacts on your patients’ life and satisfaction of watching their overall health improve are worth the investment.” When Mark is not practicing obesity medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son.
Pediatric Research Update | Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescents With or at Risk for Diabetes
Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings.
February 2024 Member Highlight
Two specific member benefits stood out for Natalie in her journey with OMA: the Obesity Algorithm ®, with its highly detailed and organized mass of information, was an invaluable resource in guiding Natalie through the complex landscape of obesity treatment. Natalie shared, “Not only are OMA conferences highly education and extremely inspirational, but I also get to meet some amazing influential people in Obesity Medicine.”
Top Weight Loss Medications
Discover the most effective weight loss medications approved by the FDA. Comprehensive guide on safety, dosage, and efficacy for 2024.
Pediatric Research Update | Adipokines: Deciphering the cardiovascular signature of adipose tissue.
Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings.