Managing obesity often involves multiple specialists. Join us to learn about the multidisciplinary team involved in obesity care. From doctors to registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to therapists, there are many on your health care team that will support your weight-wellness journey.
Guest experts: Rachel Stahl, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, Dietitian, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Discover fun, accessible exercises for all sizes and abilities. We’ll discuss how to overcome barriers and find ways to incorporate physical activity into your life.
Guest Expert: Michael See, MS, ACSM-CEP, CDCES, NBC-HWC, FADCES
Confused by the growing noise in the weight management space? Join us and learn from experts about Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved obesity medications and why it goes beyond weight loss. Get the facts so you can make informed decisions and learn what to expect from your health care team.
Guest Expert: Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD
Obesity Care Is Behavioral Health Care: The Significance of Emotional Wellbeing Description: Your mental health matters as much as your physical health. Join us to discuss the emotional impact of living with obesity and learn strategies to help you through your obesity care journey.
Guest Expert: Robyn Pashby, PhD, Founder of Health Psychology Partners
As teens and young adults become more independent, the role of caregivers in diabetes management can change in both expected and unexpected ways, which can present new opportunities and challenges for supporting your teen or young adult. This event is designed for parents and caregivers of adolescents and young adults living with diabetes. Learn from health care experts about shifting roles and responsibilities as young people take on more independent diabetes management, as well as strategies to foster healthy communication, promote confidence and empowerment, and cultivate emotional resilience in your young person.
Guest experts: Jessie J. Wong, PhD, and Persis Commissariat, PhD, CDCES
I was diagnosed at the age of 6. I was scratched by a dog and the wound just wouldn't heal. Along with weight loss and excessive thirst, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I still lived as a "normal" kid, climbing trees, bike riding, swimming, and playing ball, but I had to take daily shots to stay alive. I credit my mom who raised me as a single parent for her support and love that allowed me to be a kid, an adolescent, and an adult that lived normally with type 1 diabetes.
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