{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/69417cb4cc3f4b4c739cd974?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Obesity risk factors, associated conditions, and weight loss medications","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/1765898969770-789085ff-40e4-42f7-80ff-1018dd13e354.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the first Clinical Update episode of 2026, MIMS Learning editors Dawn Liz Powell and Rhiannon Ashman look at the goals of MIMS Learning’s new editorial campaign —&nbsp;Confidence in Obesity Care.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>One of the goals of the campaign is to help GPs and other healthcare professionals better understand the role of GLP-1 medications (also known as weight loss medications) in the management of obesity, looking at which medications can be prescribed in primary care and which patients are eligible for them.</p><p><br></p><p>Another goal is to promote obesity management that encompasses the whole patient and not just their BMI.</p><p><br></p><p>Dawn and Rhiannon also look at some of the complications of obesity, including cardio-renal-metabolic (CVRM) disease and young-onset type 2 diabetes.</p><p><br></p><p>Educational objectives</p><p>After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:</p><ul><li>Recall the prevalence of obesity and why its management is important</li><li>Discuss what NHS programmes are available for supporting weight loss&nbsp;</li><li>Recall the available management options for obesity</li><li>State which patients are eligible for weight loss medications</li><li>Review the connection between obesity and young-onset type 2 diabetes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on <a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcast-obesity-risk-factors-associated-conditions-and-weight-loss-medications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIMS Learning</a> - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MIMS Learning</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Register for a FREE account</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/cardio-renal-metabolic-disease-clinical-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cardio-renal-metabolic disease: clinical review</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/pages/confidence-in-obesity-care\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Confidence in Obesity Care</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/identifying-and-managing-young-onset-type-2-diabetes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Identifying and managing young-onset type 2 diabetes</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/obesity-in-adults\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Obesity in adults</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/adult-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-syndrome-clinical-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adult obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: clinical review</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MIMS</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mims.co.uk/obesity-treatments/obesity/article/1879247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Obesity treatments</a></p>","author_name":"MIMS Learning"}