The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast Unlocked Weight Management, Low Carb, Listener Q&A, Picks of the Weeks (Patreon #19)
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Mar 13, 2024 Learn about obesity medicine skills, patient counseling, weight loss tools, and medications like GLP1 agonists. Discover tips for overcoming barriers and setting realistic goals for weight loss. Hear about low-carb diets and managing side effects of medications. Also, explore recommendations for movies and animated series at the end of the episode.
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Split Counseling Across Visits
- Split weight-management into multiple visits and set the agenda for follow-up focused counseling.
- Use short initial guidance then schedule a dedicated medication-and-counseling visit.
Practical Waist Measurement Technique
- Measure waist circumference at the umbilicus with a long tape measure and patient holding one end.
- Avoid awkward single-person wraparounds; have the patient pirouette to get an accurate reading.
Use Telemedicine And Screen Before Tracking
- Use telemedicine for frequent early weight-management check-ins to improve access and follow-up.
- Screen for disordered eating before recommending intensive calorie or app tracking.