The future of obesity management

This episode explores the evolving understanding of obesity as a complex medical condition, discussing new treatments, societal perceptions, and strategies for equitable care. Dr Rosemary Hall shares insights on medication, surgery, and the importance of destigmatising obesity.

Topics

Intro.
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Obesity as a metabolic, multidimensional condition
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Talking about weight in a modern, evidence-based way
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Lifestyle changes for long-term weight management
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Current gold standard treatments.
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The satiety cascade is complex.
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Emerging pharmacological therapies and future research.
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Long-term safety.
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Understanding food noise and appetite regulation.
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Addressing health disparities and equitable access.
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Take-home messages.
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Take home messages

Obesity is not a choice.
Consider current or potential metabolic medical conditions that might be improved by weight loss.
Discussing potential health improvements to be had from weight loss.
Be optimistic about these new lifechanging medications.

Presenter

Rosemary Hall

Consultant Endocrinologist

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Rosemary Hall is a consultant endocrinologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Otago. She is the clinical lead for the endocrine and diabetes service in Wellington and the Hutt Valley, and she works in Tairāwhiti.
Her PHD looked at the relationship between diet, energy, regulation, and metabolic disease. Her current research focuses on equity of access and outcomes for people with diabetes and metabolic disease.