Consensus on Current Landscape and Treatment Trends of Obesity in India for Primary Care Physicians.
J Assoc Physicians India
; 71(10): 69-77, 2023 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The objective of this consensus article was to form a list of expert recommendations and an easily adaptable algorithm for obesity management in India by primary care physicians (PCPs).Methods:
A Delphi-based model was followed to form a list of the consensus recommendations. Consensus statements were created from the results of a literature review that were graded as per the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) criteria. After being evaluated by an expert panel comprising diabetologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, bariatric surgeons, and gynecologists, the statements were revised and reevaluated by a larger group of practitioners, including PCPs and diabetologists, to arrive at a consensus.Results:
The panel opined that obesity is increasing in prevalence in India and is projected to rise in the coming years. Body mass index and waist circumference were both recommended for better identification of people at risk of obesity-related comorbidities than either of them alone. The Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) was suggested as being most suitable for the assessment (staging) of obesity. A multidisciplinary team was considered invaluable for assessing and managing patients with obesity. The use of once-a-week semaglutide (2.4 mg) via the subcutaneous route was suggested as the first-choice anti-obesity treatment when pharmacotherapy is deemed necessary. An algorithm considering all these aspects was proposed.Conclusion:
Obesity needs to be recognized as a significant contributor to other comorbidities. The diagnosis and management of obesity should be comprehensive and consider patient psychology, the presence or absence of comorbidities, available pharmacologic agents, and long-term outcomes. The proposed algorithm could help clinicians in this aspect and improve the overall outcomes. How to cite this article Deshpande NR, Kapoor N, Dalal JJ, et al. Consensus on Current Landscape and Treatment Trends of Obesity in India for Primary Care Physicians. J Assoc Physicians India 2023;71(10)69-77.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Técnica Delphi
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Consenso
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Médicos de Atención Primaria
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Obesidad
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Assoc Physicians India
Año:
2023
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Article