Approaches to Sustained Weight Loss

CME

Practical Approaches to Tracking and Supporting Patients in Effective and Sustained Weight Loss in Clinical Practice

Physicians: Maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: August 17, 2023

Expiration: August 16, 2024

Jaime Almandoz
Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, MRCPI, FTOS

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A 55-year-old person with a BMI of 34 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes states that after beginning a strategy of counting calories, they were able to lose approximately 5 lb over the first 2 months. However, they express frustration that during the past several months, they have been unable to lose any additional weight. What would be the best next step for this patient?