Nutritional and Weight Loss in Obesity - Part 2

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Review of Drugs used in Weight Loss  :  1. Review glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. 2. List differences between GLP-1 and dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.. 3. Analyze melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor agonists. 4. Describe effects of fat blockers. 5. Review amphetamine like drugs and their side effect profile. 6. List other weight loss and diabetes/weight loss drugs. Adrenal Stress and Weight Gain or weight loss : 7. Review the biochemical pathways of the adrenal glands. 8. Describe how acute stress may cause weight loss and chronic stress may lead to diabetes and weight gain. 9. List integrative medicine techniques to reduce stress.  10. Discuss the role of the adrenal glands in blood sugar regulation. Supplements Role in Blood Sugar Regulation and Weight :  11. Discuss the role of vitamins and minerals in blood sugar regulation and weight management. 12. List foods that may help with blood sugar management and weight loss. 13. Explain the role of fatty acids in inflammation and weight management.  Bringing Medications, Supplements, Nutrition and Coaching Together : 14. Describe how to select the correct medication for patients for diabetes and weight loss management. 15. Review how important digestion and microbiome is to weight and blood sugar management and what to do about them. 16. List integrative strategies that can be used for weight loss and diabetes management programs.

ACCREDITATION

University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.

American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN) -Credit  expires 12/31/24

 California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. CEP 11409, for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU).

CE Broker Tracking #: 50-11357

PRINCIPAL AUDIENCE

PHARMACISTS: University Learning Systems reports credit to CPE Monitor. This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU).

ACPE UAN 0741-0000-23-017-H01-P

ACTIVITY: Knowledge. No Partial credit is awarded. This course is course is valid until September 15, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time.

CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

NURSE PRACTITIONERS/NURSES: This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU) of pharmacotherapeutics / pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.

CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only which may be equivalent to MAINPRO-M2 credits. Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.