In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Louis Aronne, keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 – Virtual, about harnessing technology to enhance obesity treatment. Topics covered include technology tools for connecting with patients, such as video visits, remote patient monitoring tools, and digital materials. The flexibility provided for interdisciplinary care, patient response to virtual visits, and insurance coverage are also discussed. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP, to discuss a recent article on the comparison of Metformin and lifestyle intervention in diabetes prevention. Topics covered include the success of the intensive lifestyle intervention of the Diabetes Prevention Program, the difficulty many patients have with weight loss maintenance, and the consideration of prescribing Metformin for prediabetes. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP Resources Mentioned Long-Term Weight Loss With Metformin or Lifestyle Intervention in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study

In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Gary Taubes, keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 – Virtual, about the impact of sugar on nutrition. Topics covered include: the relative risk of sugar on health, comparing non-nutritive sweeteners and sugar, the contribution of the western diet to the obesity epidemic, individual variability in response to diet, and steps health professionals can take to curb diabetes trends. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Gary Taubes Resource Mentioned The Case Against Sugar Lecture

In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, to discuss a recent article on the connection between stress and obesity. Topics covered include clinical strategies for talking to patients about stress and obesity, the role of obesity bias and stigma in increasing patient stress, and how to manage hormones related to stress. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP Resources Mentioned Tomiyama AJ: Stress and Obesity. Annu Rev Psychol 2019 70:703-718.

In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 – Virtual, about new pharmaceutical agents in development to treat obesity. Topics covered include why anti-obesity medicines may be necessary in treatment, treatment targets and efficacy of newer pharmaceutical agents, role of combination medications in treatment, and a discussion about stigma and bias around anti-obesity medications. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Resources Mentioned Anti-Obesity Medications in the Pipeline Lecture

In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA to discuss her experience in starting an obesity medicine practice. Topics covered include: practice components and structure to consider when starting a practice, general business start-up practices, payment, and practice models, and recommended standard operating procedures. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA Resources Mentioned The OMA 2021 Obesity Algorithm

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Connie Stapleton, PhD, a highlighted speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 – Virtual, about obesity and food addiction. Topics covered include: how food can be addictive, behavioral and psychological components involved in food addiction, assessing for food addiction, and treating obesity and food addiction simultaneously. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Connie Stapleton, PhD Resources Mentioned Understanding Food Addiction Conference Presentation

Episode Description In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ken Fujioka, MD a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 – Virtual, about obesity and diabetes treatments. Topics covered include the impact of where fat is stored for diabetes risk, approaches for weight loss intervention and impact on diabetes and insulin sensitivity, and impact of diabetes medications on cardiovascular outcomes. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Ken Fujioka, MD

Episode Description n this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and Sandra Christensen, MNS, ARNP, FOMA, discuss a recent article about polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. Topics covered include health risks for women with PCOS and obesity, the connection among PCOS, obesity, and insulin resistance, impact of obesity treatment on fertility, and how treating obesity first improves the health of a woman with PCOS. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FASPC, Dipl. ABOM Sandra M. Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA Article Reviewed Rocha AL, Oliveira FR, Azevedo RC, et al.: Recent advances in the understanding and management of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Episode Description In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about the role of behavioral interventions in obesity treatment. Topics covered include: key roles nurses and nurse practitioners play in treating obesity, how a practice can implement intensive behavioral therapy, goal setting, and how to address negative self-talk with patients. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP