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Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road
Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CAE, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Beth Amelon
Sponsorships & Exhibits Coordinator
beth@asbp.org
Carly Crosby
Meeting Planner & Executive Coordinator
carly@asbp.org
Marcie Gonzales
Receptionist
marcie@asbp.org
Heidi Gordon, CAE
Director of Marketing &
Communication
heidi@asbp.org
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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Education
 The official onsite guide is now available for online viewing
Overcoming Obesity in Austin, Texas, is only two weeks away! See who's speaking in the official onsite guide, and plan to attend all of the scheduled events outside of the classroom. If you haven't already, there's still time to register for the symposium and join nearly 600 clinical obesity medicine physicians and other health care providers furthering their knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the field.
When: Sept. 10-13
Where: Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas
- Full Symposium
30 CME | Sept. 10-13 | Register online for the full symposium
Includes the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course and the Overcoming Obesity Course. - Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course
13.25 CME | Sept. 10-11 | Register online for this course
Provides preparation for those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam. - Overcoming Obesity Course
16.75 CME | Sept. 12-13 | Register online for this course
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
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News
 Refer a colleague, get rewarded with $100
Once you've registered to attend Overcoming Obesity, you are eligible to participate in the new member referral program and earn a $100 gift card for every person you refer! Only ASBP members who are registered for the symposium may participate, and referrals must also register for the symposium at the same time that they join ASBP as new, first-time members. Every time you are named as a referring source, you will earn a $100 gift card! You will receive your gift card(s) and be recognized for your efforts at the Membership Recognition Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the symposium. Click here to read more about the eligibility requirements and the terms of participation.
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Foundation
 Make arrangements to print and ship your poster for Overcoming Obesity by Wednesday, Sept. 3
Congratulations to those who were selected to present a poster at Overcoming Obesity. The poster session is sponsored by The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF). OTF is partnering with Call4Posters® to conveniently print your poster and ship it directly to the symposium for you to pick up onsite. Order your poster online, making sure to include "ASBP poster deliver to meeting" in the comment section of your order. The deadline for submitting your order is Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. ET. The poster session will take place on Friday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the exhibit hall at the Hilton Austin.
 You and your guests are invited to attend The Obesity Treatment Foundation Reception on Saturday, Sept. 13
Join us in Austin, Texas, as we celebrate OTF. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. All Overcoming Obesity symposium attendees are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring guests. Guests may join in the celebration with a $50 minimum entry fee (proceeds benefit OTF). All reception attendees will enjoy drinks; food; live music by Texas-based musician, Clayton Gardner; dancing; and a silent auction!
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Resources
 Don't have time to keep up to date on the latest findings in the field of obesity medicine? We can help! We'll do the research and publish a brief overview of three recent studies every week, so you can be in the know, even during your busiest days. Click the titles below to view the full articles.
Lin, J. S., et al. Ann Intern Med, 2014.
A recent literature review commissioned for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force examined the benefits and harms of intensive behavioral counseling about diet and exercise on patients with risk factors for heart disease. The review found that intensive behavioral counseling can help lower these patients' risk for heart problems. On average, the counseling led to modest improvements in cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, weight and risk of diabetes after one to two years. Unfortunately, this kind of individualized care is generally not paid for by the U.S health system, and the patient must pay out-of-pocket to gain the benefits of individual behavioral counseling.
Cefalu, W. T., et al. Diabetes Care, 2014.
In June 2013, nine thought leaders convened in an expert forum to discuss both the documented and the potential adverse events and safety issues related to the major pharmaceutical agents for diabetes treatment. The group reviewed summary data for each of five drug classes: insulin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, and sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. They outlined risks and benefits that must be weighed and discussed with patients when developing individualized treatment programs. The international panel consisted of Drs. John B. Buse, William T. Cafalu, Stefano Del Prato, Phillip D. Home, Derek LeRoith, Michael A. Nauck, Itamar Raz, Matthew C. Riddle, and Julio Rosenstock. This article summarizes well-known and theoretical safety concerns related to these drug classes, as well as the panelists' opinions regarding their best use in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Ethnic-specific obesity cutoffs for diabetes risk: Cross-sectional study of 490,288 U.K. Biobank participants
Ntuk, U. E., et al. Diabetes Care, 2014.
An analysis of the U.K. Biobank cohort (502,682 U.K. residents ages 40 to 69) was conducted to compare the relationship between adiposity and diabetes across different ethnic groups and then develop ethnic-specific obesity cutoffs (using body mass index [BMI] and waist circumference) for black, Chinese, and south Asian populations that equate to the specific obesity cutoffs developed for white populations in terms of diabetes prevalence. The analysis found that for the equivalent prevalence of diabetes at a BMI of 30 kilograms per meters squared (kg/m2) in white participants, BMI equated to the following: south Asians, 22.0 kg/m2; black, 26.0 kg/m2; Chinese women, 24.0 kg/m2; and Chinese men, 26.0 kg/m2. For women, a waist circumference of 88 centimeters (cm) in the white subgroup equated to the following: south Asians, 70 cm; black, 79 cm; and Chinese, 74 cm. Among men, a waist circumference of 102 cm equated to 79, 88, and 88 cm for south Asian, black, and Chinese participants, respectively. Based on these findings, obesity should be defined at lower thresholds in nonwhite populations.
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians ( www.asbp.org) is the leading association for clinical physicians and other providers dedicated to the comprehensive medical treatment of patients affected by obesity and associated conditions. Many ASBP-member physicians also hold certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Members of the Society are permitted and encouraged to share any of the content in this e-newsletter on their own blogs and websites, as appropriate.
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