Beyond the Scale: Obesity, a Chronic Disease

Join Dr. Gessa Suboc as she leads an insightful discussion on the obesity epidemic prevalent within our country. She will explore the connections between obesity and various comorbid conditions. The webinar will place a particular emphasis on lifestyle and wellness interventions as fundamental components of obesity treatment and stress the significance of collaborative efforts among healthcare providers for optimal patient outcomes. This course was originally presented on January 9, 2023, by Dr. Gessa Suboc and sponsored by Advocate Health Care.

• •Identify the physiological and metabolic factors contributing to obesity as a chronic disease
• •Describe the relationship between obesity and common comorbid conditions (cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, etc.)
• •Evaluate evidence-based lifestyle and wellness interventions for obesity management and patient compliance
• •Recognize the role of chiropractors in a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach to obesity treatment
• •Apply strategies for patient counseling and motivation regarding weight management and lifestyle modification
• •Discuss barriers to successful obesity treatment and methods for overcoming patient resistance