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25 News and Trends Bariatric Times • July 2016 c ompared to placebo (95% CI: 0.74; 0.97, p=0.02). The expanded CV endpoint was significantly reduced by 12% with Victoza ® compared to placebo (95% CI: 0.81; 0.96, p =0.005). The expanded CV endpoint included the three components of the primary endpoint in addition to unstable angina leading to hospitalisation, coronary r evascularisation and hospitalisation for heart failure.[1],[2] From a mean baseline of 8.7% (both groups), there was a greater reduction in HbA1c with Victoza® vs p lacebo, both on top of standard of care, at three years (estimated treatment difference [ETD]: -0.40%, 95% CI: -0.45; -0.34). Weight loss was also sustained over three years w ith Victoza® treatment vs placebo (ETD: -2.3 kg, 95% CI: -2.5; -2.0). Mean baseline weight was 91.9 kg and 91.6 kg, respectively.[1],[2] "We are very excited by the L EADER trial results that demonstrate a significant reduction in major cardiovascular events among type 2 diabetes patients treated with Victoza ® , including all- cause death," said Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, executive vice president and chief science officer of Novo Nordisk. "For us, this marks the beginning of a new era where our R&D; focus will go beyond glucose control." For the full press release, visit http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news- releases/victoza-significantly- reduced-the-risk-of-major- cardiovascular-events-and-death-in- adults-with-type-2-diabetes-in-the- leader-trial-582778711.html 1. Results of the liraglutide effect and action in diabetes - evaluation of cardiovascular outcome results (LEADER) trial. Symposium 3-CT-SY24 at the 76th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). 13 June 2016. 2. Marso SP, Daniels GH, Brown-Frandsen K, et al. Liraglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine. 2016; In Press. NEWS FROM THE OBESITY ACTION COALITION THE TREAT AND REDUCE OBESITY ACT (TROA) REACHES 150 SUPPORTERS FROM CONGRESS TAMPA, Florida—The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) reached 150 supporters from the U.S. House of Representatives after the legislation was brought up earlier this month in the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee by the bill's Republican sponsor, Representative Eric Paulsen. This recent action at the committee level, coupled with newly announced support from Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) are good news for TROA supporters. Burr is a senior and influential member of the Senate H eath Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Gillibrand led the successful effort in 2010 to establish September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month T his critical legislation will provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional treatment tools to help seniors address their overweight and obesity. Specifically, the Treat and R educe Obesity Act would provide CMS with the authority to expand the Medicare benefit for intensive behavioral counseling by allowing additional types of qualified h ealthcare providers to offer these services. The Act also allows the agency to expand Medicare Part D to provide coverage of FDA- approved prescription drugs for c hronic weight management. "Medicare recipients impacted by the disease of obesity need access to evidence-based treatment options. Obesity is a very complex, m ultifactorial disease requiring a comprehensive treatment plan. The TROA will provide Medicare recipients and their healthcare providers with meaningful tools to treat and reduce obesity by improving access to obesity screening and counseling services, and FDA-approved prescription drugs for chronic weight management," said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO, representative of the TRO Coalition. The TROA was first introduced in 2013 during the 113th Congress by Representatives Paulsen (R-MN); and Kind (D-WI); and Senators Carper (D-DE) and Cassidy (R-LA). While the legislation received strong bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, with 121 co-sponsors, the legislation did not progress beyond the committee level last congress. The Coalition is working diligently to increase cosponsors and secure the support needed for passage this year. To learn more about The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act or contact your legislator, please visit www.covermedicalweightloss.com. About the TRO Coalition. The TRO Coalition, developed in 2013, is comprised of the leading patient and healthcare professional groups that either treat, or are affected by, the chronic disease of obesity. The goal of the TRO Coalition is to spread awareness of The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and encourage individuals, organizations and others to support its efforts. OBESITY ACTION COALITION (OAC) INVITES THE PUBLIC TO TAKE PART IN ITS FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH DAY During the Your Weight Matters H ealthy Living Expo on Saturday, August 27 NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland— The OAC, along with the YMCA of M etropolitan Washington and B'more Fit for Healthy Babies, led by the Baltimore City Health Department and Family League of Baltimore, are excited to invite residents of the DC, M aryland and surrounding metropolitan communities to join us on Saturday, August 27 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm for our FREE Community Health Outreach Day, t aking place at the Your Weight Matters Healthy Living EXPO at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. "The OAC is honored to partner w ith the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and B'more Fit for Healthy Babies for our Community Health Outreach Day. We recognize the need for access to the right kind of information on weight and health, which can often be difficult to find. We're very excited for the local communities to join us for this great educational opportunity," said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO. During the OAC's Community Health Outreach Day, the public is invited into the Your Weight Matters Healthy Living EXPO for FREE, where local area residents can take part in a targeted health and wellness exposition that includes a diverse set of vendors specific to the weight management industry. In addition to access to the EXPO, local area residents can also enjoy an array of supplemental tools to help in their weight management journey, such as free access to select educational sessions at the OAC's National Convention (taking place in conjunction with the EXPO), along with the ability to participate in a free health and wellness screening. To take part, local area residents are encouraged to sign-up for their FREE EXPO pass by visiting www.YWMConvention.com/EXPO. One of the exciting features included with the FREE EXPO pass is a ticket to one of the Convention's Keynote sessions, featuring the winners of ABC's Reality Weight-loss series, "My Diet is Better than Yours," nationally-acclaimed dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner and contestant Jasmin Queen. Attendees will also receive one ticket to our exclusive session designed for EXPO Pass registrants, featuring an easy to understand overview of nutrition and exercise – two essential components needed for any weight management journey. " As a leader in health and well- being in the DMV region, the Y saw the partnership with the OAC as a tremendous opportunity to share resources through promotion and s upport of the Your Weight Matters Healthy Living EXPO," said Lisa M. Horton, MS, Association Senior Director of Healthy Living. Today, approximately 29 percent o f Maryland residents and 21 percent of DC residents are impacted by obesity. In addition, nationally, obesity-related healthcare cost is estimated at $315.8 billion a nnually. However, even with these staggering statistics, free access to quality, evidence-based education on weight and health is often very difficult to find. " I'm truly excited and thankful to attend the Community Health Outreach Day at the OAC Convention. I'm even more excited to gather and exchange information a bout support, ways to improve my life and my daughter's and educate myself on different creative avenues to take to help make my weight-loss journey fun and innovative. I'm in this to win the war on obesity and this conference is my stepping stone," said Tameshia Michele Farley, B'more Fit Member. To sign-up for your FREE EXPO pass today or to learn more about the OAC's Community Health Outreach Day, please visit www.YWMConvention.com/Expo. About the OAC. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a more than 52,000 member-strong National non- profit organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by the disease of obesity through education, advocacy and support. About B'more Fit for Healthy Babies. The B'more Fit for Healthy Babies Coalition, led by the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore, is part of the B'more for Healthy Babies (BHB) infant mortality strategy for Baltimore City. B'more Fit is a holistic wellness movement that helps low income families focus on nutrition, stress management and fitness to achieve a healthy weight. B'more Fit receives funding from the federal Office on Women's Health Coalition for Healthier Communities initiative and other local foundations. About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a 501©3 nonprofit charity organization and has been serving the communities and families of DC, Maryland and Virginia for nearly 165 years. Through opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camps, child care and more, the Y engages more than 250,000 individuals through our 16 branches and program centers.