Join Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD, for a webinar on “Modern Day Diet Pills: Ozempic and Eating Disorders.” The webinar begins Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 9:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET. We are offering 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance.

Abstract:

This presentation will open with an introduction of what Ozempic is and its function in diabetes management. We will then explore the recent increase in the prescription of Ozempic for weight loss and how this has impacted access to Ozempic for diabetes management. Next, we’ll explore the potential negative side effects of using Ozempic for weight loss, as reflected in recent research, before diving into an exploration of diet culture and weight bias and how this relates to Ozempic’s recent rise in popularity in the media.

This will lead us to a discussion around the contraindications of weight loss treatment and eating disorders/eating disorder recovery. Included in this discussion will be an explanation of the research available around the use of Ozempic for weight loss and eating disorders. The presentation will then close on takeaways for the eating disorder world and provider considerations to inform treatment and conversations with clients.

Objectives:
1. Understand what Ozempic is and the current research related to potential side effects
2. Make connections to contradictions of intentional weight loss and eating disorders
3. Draw conclusions for provider takeaways in eating disorder work and the use of Ozempic in eating disorder recovery

Agenda:
9:00am – 9:10 am PT- Welcome
9:10 am – 10:10 am PT- CE Presentation
10:10 am – 10:30 am PT- Optional Q&A