#AACE2021: Top 20-The ABCD of Obesity: A Joint Session with AACE and EASO

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The session featured presentations on the topic of obesity management and the concept of adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD). The speakers highlighted the importance of addressing obesity as a chronic disease with various complications, rather than simply focusing on weight loss. They discussed the need for a more individualized approach to obesity treatment and emphasized the role of lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapy, and pharmacological interventions. The speakers also mentioned the potential for emerging therapies, such as somaglutide and active in type 2 receptor antagonists, to provide more effective options for weight management. Overall, the session underscored the importance of incorporating the ABCD framework into clinical practice and utilizing comprehensive approaches to address the complex nature of obesity and its associated health complications.

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obesity management

adiposity-based chronic disease

ABCD

complications

individualized approach

lifestyle modifications

behavioral therapy

pharmacological interventions

emerging therapies

weight management