Maine Quality Counts Podcast

Since 2000, Maine’s adult obesity rate has jumped more than 58 percent. In 2016, nearly a third of adult Mainers are obese, a contributing factor in the increasing prevalence of many chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and even depression. There is little doubt that obesity needs to be addressed by Maine’s medical community, but what exactly should a primary care provider do when encountering an obese patient? In this webinar, we will talk about beginning conversations with patients about obesity treatment, review current and accepted algorithms for care, look at potential pharmacological causes of obesity and follow what happens when a patient is referred to a specialist for care.