Bariatric Times

MAR 2016

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24 News and Trends Bariatric Times • March 2016 THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY OFFERS OBESITY CME AT 2016 ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 1–4, 2016, IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS The Endocrine Society's annual m eeting, ENDO 2016, offers current American Board of Obesity Medicine diplomates and doctors interested in certifying as obesity medicine specialists the opportunity to engage and network with peers while earning Continuing Medical Education credits on the topic of obesity. While the conference takes place April 1-4, 2016, in Boston, Massachusetts, doctors with an interest in obesity medicine can arrive a day early, March 31, to attend the pre-conference workshop, Obesity Management 2016, co-sponsored by The Obesity Society. This workshop focuses on advanced practice challenges and emerging treatment therapies and strategies for preventing, diagnosing, and managing obesity. Speakers include ABOM Diplomates Dr. Caroline Apovian and Dr. Louis J. Aronne. This session is eligible for up to 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 5.25 ABIM MOC credits. Separate registration is required. The main conference also offers numerous opportunities to cover topics related to obesity medicine. Below are just a few of the obesity focused sessions taking place at ENDO 2016. For more information, view the complete scientific program: https://endo.confex.com/endo/2016e ndo/webprogram/programs.html • The Year in Obesity: This one session catches up you on all of the changes to practice in the last year. • Bariatric Surgery: Changing Your Jeans: Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight-loss; however, the operative mechanisms are still unknown. This symposium will discuss adaptive and maladaptive responses to bariatric surgery. ( Speaker: ABOM Diplomate Dr. Lee Kaplan) • New Aspects of Adipose Regulation: Adipose as an e ndocrine organ is crucial for energy balance. In this symposium, new data on the mechanisms of adipogenesis, inflammation, and thermogenesis will be addressed. • Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline: Learn from the authors of this new guideline about the recommended changes to practice in this case-based session. • Meet-the-Professor Sessions, Case-based sessions: • Bariatric Surgery Nutritional Management • Diet and Exercise Recommendations: Implementing Effective Behavior Change • Post-Bariatric Surgery Hypoglycemia • Exercise Prescriptions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes • Obesity Medications (Speaker: ABOM Diplomate Dr. Louis J. Aronne) For more information about ENDO 2016, visit endo2016.org. For more information about ABOM eligibility requirements, including details about the CME pathway requirements, visit http://abom.org/eligibility- requirements/ OBESITY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION RELEASES 2016 OBESITY ALGORITHM The Obesity Algorithm®, presented by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), is a free resource for physicians and health care professionals who treat patients affected by obesity. Providers can reference the algorithm when developing personalized treatment plans for t heir patients, use it as a training tool for staff members and residents learning about clinical obesity treatment, and review it while studying for the American Board of O besity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam. Since its original release in 2013, the algorithm has undergone annual revisions to reflect the changing landscape of the obesity medicine field. The 2016 version includes expanded nutrition and bariatric surgery sections, as well as the most up-to-date information about patient evaluation, motivational interviewing, anti-obesity medications, and much more. The latest version of the Obesity Algorithm is available for free download at www.ObesityAlgorithm.org. Authors of the algorithm will discuss the updates live in an educational session at Obesity Medicine 2016, OMA's annual spring conference, taking place in San Francisco on April 6-10. Obesity Medicine 2016 offers comprehensive obesity medicine education for health care professionals, with the Review Course for the ABOM Exam, Practice Management Essentials, Nutrition Course, and Spring Obesity Summit all offered at the conference. Preview the full conference schedule in the preliminary program. EXPERT ASSEMBLY SPEARHEADED BY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS/AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY CALLS FOR EXPANDED USE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CARE OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES WASHINGTON, D.C.—A consensus conference convened by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) February 20, 2016, advocated for expanded use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in the management of d iabetes . The diverse cross-section of diabetes care thought leaders included scientific and medical societies, patient advocacy groups, g overnment, insurance, and pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. The key conclusions concerning CGM use in diabetes include the following: • Robust data support benefits in many people with diabetes, particularly those with type 1 diabetes • Technological advances have improved reliability and accuracy • Use has reduced hypoglycemia while improving control of blood glucose, ensuring patient safety • Data suggest benefits in other patient populations, such as patients with type 2 diabetes on intensive insulin therapy • Studies are needed to demonstrate the value of CGM technology in other patient populations • Access should be expanded to all patient populations with proven benefits "This conference was a necessary and critical step to help ensure that persons with diabetes who can benefit from CGM technology gain access to the best clinical care possible," said Dr. Vivian Fonseca, FACE and Chair of the Consensus Conference. "By incorporating the practical knowledge and insights of experts across the diabetes care spectrum, we are in a position to advance this cause considerably." Conference participants tackled the full spectrum of CGM-related topics during the Conference. Among the issues rigorously examined: • Identification of patient populations who may benefit from personal and/or professional CGM use • Standardization of CGM reporting to facilitate consistent interpretation in clinical practice News and Trends MARCH 2016

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