Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Considerations for Diabetes Educators and Clinicians.

Creator(s)

Helena Laroche, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Cristina Fernandez MD, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Brooke Sweeney, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Meredith Dreyer, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Sarah Hampl, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-15-2024

Identifier

DOI: 10.2337/dsi24-0005; PMCID: PMC11623046

Abstract

Prevalence rates of pediatric obesity and diabetes are rising, and pediatric health care professionals are ideally situated to address these chronic diseases using a patient- and family-centered approach. This article reviews key elements of evaluation that can inform treatment and emphasizes a comprehensive, team-based strategy. Treatment begins with motivational interviewing and building a foundation of intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment, followed by pharmacotherapy and metabolic and bariatric surgery, when indicated.

Journal Title

Diabetes Spectr

Volume

37

Issue

4

First Page

313

Last Page

324

Recommended Citation

Laroche HH, Fernandez C, Sweeney BR, Dreyer Gillette ML, Hampl SE. Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Considerations for Diabetes Educators and Clinicians. Diabetes Spectr. 2024;37(4):313-324. Published 2024 Nov 15. doi:10.2337/dsi24-0005