Weight management is a primary therapeutic goal in the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines, as obesity is a major driver of type 2 diabetes and its complications. These flashcards are designed to help pharmacists and healthcare professionals quickly recall the evidence-based strategies for assessment, behavioural intervention, pharmacotherapy, and surgery to support patients in achieving healthier weights.
Key Topics Covered:
Therapeutic Targets: Memorizing the impact of sustained weight loss (5% of initial body weight) on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors.
Intervention Hierarchy: Reviewing the tiered approach that begins with healthy behavior interventions as the foundation for all treatment plans.
Pharmacotherapy: Identifying specific weight management medications approved for use in Canada and their mechanisms of action.
Surgical Options: Understanding the indications for bariatric surgery and its role in potentially inducing diabetes remission.
Medication Selection: Recalling which antihyperglycemic agents promote weight loss or are weight-neutral versus those associated with weight gain.