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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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Understanding The Dietary Inflammatory Index and Its Uses
Understand the link between inflammation, obesity, and how the Dietary Inflammatory Index can help mitigate health risks associated with chronic inflammation.
Transforming Obesity Care Using OMA’s Four Pillars | Insights from Project ECHO Program
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is the oldest and largest organization of clinicians in the obesity treatment space. In 2024, it partnered with Project ECHO to create the program entitled, Treating the Disease of Obesity. Ethos of this program includes (1) obesity is a chronic and relapsing disease and (2) the use of person-first language (eg. “the patient with obesity” instead of “the obese patient”). The first session was in February 2024 by Dr. Angela Fitch, the Past President of OMA. She presented the four core pillars of clinical obesity treatment. Content from this presentation is described in this blog article.
Taking Weight Loss Medication During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
Discover how weight loss medications affect pregnancy and fertility with the latest insights, research, and safety recommendations for patients.
OMA Member Story: Mississippi Obesity Society
In an effort to combat obesity, the Mississippi Obesity Society stands as a strong example of the dedication and compassion that is needed to address a disease like obesity. Founded just a year ago, this dynamic organization is dedicated to improving the lives of Mississippians by enhancing health awareness and access to resources.
Rising Obesity Rates in America: A Public Health Crisis
Research has shown that obesity is reported to be a public crisis in the US (1,2,3). Worldwide obesity has tripled since 1975 (18). Obesity is…
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…
Weight Loss Medication Side Effects: Know Before You Start
Learn about the side effects of weight loss drugs, from digestive issues to long-term impacts. Get the facts before starting your regimen.