Care is Primary: Practical Tips for Everyday Practice

In this episode of Care is Primary, we unpack the August 2025 update to the Obesity Canada Adult Pharmacotherapy Guidelines and explore what the changes mean for primary care.

 

We’re joined by Dr. Sue Pedersen, the author of these guidelines and an expert in Endocrinology and Metabolism. Along with guideline co-author and host of the Care is Primary podcast, Dr. Akshay Jain, she shares practical guidance on assessing, selecting, and managing obesity pharmacotherapy safely and effectively.

 

Together, they discuss:

·        Why the 2025 pharmacotherapy chapter update was needed

·        Choosing the right obesity medication for individual patients

·        Managing patients with multiple comorbidities

·        Supporting long-term weight management and minimizing weight regain

·        Defining success in obesity care beyond BMI

 

This is a must-listen episode for primary care providers looking to optimize obesity care and confidently integrate the latest guideline recommendations into practice.