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- Consider referring obese patients for specific lifestyle therapy.
- Refer obese patients for surgical intervention when indicated.
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Consider referring obese patients for specific lifestyle therapy.  |
- Consider referring obese patients for lifestyle therapy to:
- Behavioral specialists such as clinical psychologists or trained dietitians
- Self-help groups such as Weight Watchers, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), or Overeaters Anonymous
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Refer obese patients for surgical intervention when indicated. |
- Refer obese patients to a surgical unit that has experience with bariatric surgery.
- Note that such a team would optimally have an internist with experience caring for obese patients, a dietitian, and a behavior therapist or psychologist to help with perioperative problems.
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| George A. Bray, MD, is a speaker for Eli Lilly, Amylin Corp., and Merck & Co., received grants from Merck & Co., and Takeda Pharmaceuticals; and has consulted for Sanofi-Aventis, Merck, and Amylin.
Steven E. Weinberger, MD, FACP, Acting Editor, PIER, has stock holdings in Glaxosmithkline and Abbott. |
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