Like for many multifactorial and chronic diseases,2 it is critical to offer both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options to your employees with obesity, as one specific strategy will not address the needs of everyone in your organization.3
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Like for many multifactorial and chronic diseases,2 it is critical to offer both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options to your employees with obesity, as one specific strategy will not address the needs of everyone in your organization.3
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References: 1. Nobel J, Pickering L, Sasser E. Tipping the scales on weight control: new strategies for employers. Northeast Business Group on Health. Published August 2016. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://nebgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/NEBGH_Tipping-the-Scales-2016.pdf 2. Mechanick JI, Garber AJ, Handelsman Y, Garvey WT. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ position statement on obesity and obesity medicine. Endocr Pract. 2012;18(5):642-648. 3. Wadden TA, Berkowitz Rl, Womble LG, et al. Randomized trial of lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy for obesity. N Engl J Med. 2005;353(20):2111-2120. 4. Garvey WT, Mechanick JI, Brett EM, et al. Reviewers of the AACE/ACE Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for medical care of patients with obesity. Endocr Pract. 2016;22(suppl 3):1-203.