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Hone your obesity medicine skills in primary care! We discuss overcoming barriers, patient counseling, obesity pathophysiology, motivational interviewing, tools and tips from a weight loss program, and how to discuss medications for weight loss including phentermine/topiramate, bupropion/naltrexone, orlistat, oral superabsorbent hydrogel, and GLP1 agonists. We’re joined by obesity medicine expert, Dr. Kimberly Anne Gudzune of @HopkinsMedicine, recorded @SocietyGIM #SGIM23 in Denver, Colorado

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Show Segments
Intro
Barriers to treating medicine in primary care
Patient counseling and obesity pathophysiology
Motivational Interviewing
Telemedicine for obesity
Tools and tips for a weight loss program
Medications for Obesity
GLP1 agonist prescribing tips
Outro

Credits
Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
In-studio Technical Production: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Kimberly Anne Gudzune MD, MPH