Navigating the Impact of Weight Loss on Body Composition: Strategies for Adults with Diabetes and Obesity
Taught by
Lucia Novak MSN, ANP-BC, ADM-BC
Capital Health and Metabolic Center, Capital Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, LLC
Judy Loper, PhD, RDN, LD, FTOS
Founding partner, Central Ohio Nutrition Center, Inc (CONCI)
Duration
57
min
Date
About this Webinar
Objectives:
1. Identify risk factors for the development of sarcopenia in adults with diabetes and obesity
2. Describe the impact of rapid weight loss on lean body mass in adults following current treatment approaches, including diet and exercise, GLP-1 RA therapy and bariatric surgery
3. Apply evidence using a case-based approach to develop a plan of care for an adult with diabetes and/or obesity to reduce the risk for sarcopenia
Financial support provided by Nestlé Health Science.
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