DESCRIPTION
This 2-hour course examines the impact on hormones on hunger, satiety and weight gain. The new literature showing the mechanism of natural GLP-1 formation by intestinal L cells will be reviewed. Small, incremental, actions steps will be presented to support patients to overcome struggle and reach their weight loss target. The role of co-managing patients with medical providers using GLP-1 drugs will be emphasized so that the patient
can get the benefits of GLP-1 drugs with minimal, manageable side effects using simple lifestyle and diet strategies.