From Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology

Obesity Week 2017

October 29 - November 02, 2017; Washington, DC

October 29 - November 02, 2017 Washington, DC

ObesityWeek Antiobesity Drug Prescribing Rates Low and Stagnant Most eligible patients with obesity aren't receiving medication despite interest and increasing reimbursement. Of interest, primary-care practitioners are most likely to prescribe these agents.
Medscape Medical News, November 13, 2017
ObesityWeek Overweight Binge Eaters Can Diet but Need Extra Help Although not a contraindication to referral for intensive lifestyle intervention programs, untreated binge eating may hinder weight loss.
Medscape Medical News, November 7, 2017
ObesityWeek Bariatric Surgery: Many Can Come Off Insulin Long Term A retrospective follow-up finds 44% of obese patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes are able to stop insulin for 5 or more years after bariatric surgery.
Medscape Medical News, November 6, 2017

Weight Loss Bumps Up Appetite More Than Threefold Increased appetite is an even stronger driver of weight regain than slowed metabolism, novel research suggests. So medications that affect appetite may be important to prevent weight regain.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 4, 2016
Quality Initiative Cuts Sleeve-Gastrectomy Readmissions After a national quality-improvement program for bariatric surgery was implemented in 128 hospitals, 30-day hospital readmission rates fell, especially for sleeve gastrectomy. Postop information was key.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 7, 2016
Enhanced Weight Watchers Program Tops Standard Diabetes Care Patients with uncontrolled diabetes were more likely to attain diabetes control by attending a widely available commercial weight-loss program and receiving educational emails, compared with standard care.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 9, 2016

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