Current Standards of Care in Obesity Medicine

The evolving landscape of obesity medicine is marked by the push to develop comprehensive standards of care, which have been notably absent. Dr. Angela Fitch emphasizes that the increasing availability of effective medications, particularly GLP-1 agonists, is reshaping perceptions and practices in the treatment of obesity. However, the stigma surrounding obesity continues to hinder patients from seeking proper care, often leading them to alternative, less coordinated approaches. There is a critical need for unified guidelines and a collaborative care model that facilitates better access and understanding of obesity as a complex disease.