Obesity

Join Dr Terri-Lynne South (DP & Dietitian) and Leyanne Duncan (Diabetes Educator, Nurse Practitioner and Dietitian) for a conversation on their experience with the latest strategies and interventions for obesity management, including the usage of GLP-1 RAs and VLEDs as part of a blended approach. Duration: 15 minutes.

We heard from Associate Professor Samantha Hocking from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Samantha talked us through new research conducted by the University of Sydney, Diabetes Australia and five NSW Primary Health Networks on the current evidence for diabetes remission and the positive outcomes of this.

In this webinar, Dr. Mehal will discuss the pathogenesis of and NASH, proposed new terminology for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(NAFLD) and current treatment recommendations with a focus on the impact of weight loss on outcomes. Dr. Mehal also provides an overview of the prevelance of NAFLD from a global perspective.

This webinar presented by Dr. Michelle Harvie discusses the application and review of current literature on low energy restricted diets as part of intermittent fasting as as an alternative to weight management and type 2 diabetes. Dr Harvie also discusses the MIDDAS study in respect to it's design as well the findings of the study.

This webinar from the 81st American Diabetes Association presented by Dr. Ian J.Neeland and Professor Roy Taylor, discusses the current and emerging novel non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes, weight management, and CV risk reduction. This webinar also explores how visceral fat plays a role in the pathogenesis of obesity and co-morbidities.

This educational video provides an overview of diabetes and obesity. It briefly highlights the potential issues and challenges that may arise due to obesity and diabetes as well as the current research that is being completed by Nestle Health Science as well as products that are being designed specifically for patients in need of glycaemic control.

This podcast, which features dietitian and researcher Gabrielle Maston, explains what VLEDs are and tips and tricks to improve the compliance of patients on a VLED. It discusses the results of the DiRECT trial and the role of VLEDs in diabetes remission. It explores why dietitians are hesitant to prescribe VLEDs and how they can improve their confidence in recommending VLEDs to patients and clients. This podcast was hosted and created by Dietitian Connection.

This podcast, which features psychologist Glenn Mackintosh, discusses the psychological aspects to consider when a client is trying to lose weight, such as what to consider when a client walks into a clinic for weight loss advice, importance of support from a professional and how to help clients normalise lapses and relapses. This podcast was hosted and created by Dietitian Connection.

Recent years have seen a surge in popularity of eating patterns involving intermittent fasting as a way to manage and optimise health. This webinar reviews the health and physiological benefits of intermittent fasting, exploring the two most popular forms of intermittent energy restriction (The 5:2 Diet and Alternate-Day fasting).