In this enlightening episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen engage in a profound discussion on the topic of obesity, a pressing health issue that has seen a dramatic increase over the past 50 years. They are joined by Dr. Margarita McDonald, an obesity medical specialist, along with her patient, Tamika Holland, who shares her personal journey with obesity.

This episode sheds light on the critical issue of obesity, offering both professional insights and personal experiences to foster a deeper understanding of the disease. By exploring the medical, psychological, and environmental aspects of obesity, Neil, Sara, Margarita, and Tamika provide a comprehensive overview that aims to inform, inspire, and encourage positive change in the way we view and care for obesity.

The Focus on Obesity series is a collaborative project of the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The entire program will comprise a total of seven episodes: three episodes of Diabetes Day by Day, which will be tailored for people with overweight or obesity and their caregivers; and four episodes of its sister podcast, Diabetes Core Update, which will cover topics of interest for family physicians, primary care clinicians, and other health care professionals. The combined seven-episode program will be released between February and June 2024 and can be freely accessed at https://diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_obesity.

Funding support for the “Focus on Obesity” series is jointly provided by Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Margarita McDonald, MD, Bariatrician and Medical Director, Bariatric Medicine Institute, Flourtown, PA

Tamika Holland, Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Abington, PA

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