The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care), as well as other health care leaders and government institutions, recognize obesity as a chronic disease in the same league as CVD, diabetes, and kidney disease.
As such, obesity care should follow the same person-centered, multifaceted approach as that of other diseases—including a combination of nutrition, physical activity, medication, healthy coping/emotional health, and surgery—keeping in mind the person’s readiness to change. This allows those living with obesity to make an informed decision about what is best for their health.
Providing obesity care is essential in promoting health equity and allows people the chance to enhance their health by delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes, reducing the consequences of type 2 diabetes, and in some cases, even leading to diabetes remission.
Tools and Resources
Discover a wealth of tools and resources designed to enhance your understanding of obesity care and help you navigate important decisions about obesity care effectively. Gain valuable insights into person-centric approaches, which supports collaboration between those with obesity and their health care providers.