Obesity and Weight Management: The Essentials

Obesity and Weight Management: The Essentials

Please note these sessions are booked seperately.

All sessions will be hosted on the Learning Management System(LMS), please ensure you have registered an account and are able to access the website in preparation for the session. Please note that the account needed for the LMS is separate to the one used for this booking site.
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Part 1 – Foundations of Obesity Care - 30th of October from 13:00 - 14:00

• The science
• Lived experience
• Improving consultations

Part 2– Management of Obesity - 5th November from 13:00 - 14:00

• Healthy eating
• Physical activity
• Medication
• Surgery
• Emotional well-being
• Local pathways

Part 3 – Tirzepatide in Weight Management - *Coming soon* (This session will be pre-recorded and available to view on the LMS)

• An overview of evidence
• Practicalities of prescribing
• Contraindications and cautions

Part 4 – Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes - 14th of November from 13:00 - 14:00

• Maximising treatment
• Optimising outcomes
• Local services

Speaker for the sessions

Dr Roy Hamilton -

Dr. Roy Hamilton is an experienced General Practitioner with a specialist interest in diabetes and cardio-metabolic health. He is also an academic, trainer, presenter and research lead. Dr. Hamilton's research interests include diabetes, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardio-metabolic health. He holds a Master of Science degree in diabetes, which he achieved with distinction.

Dr Hamilton is very proud to be an Associate Clinical Teacher at The University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre. In 2024, he was honoured to be selected as a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion and is passionate about tackling inequalities in healthcare.

Outside of his professional life Dr. Hamilton enjoys regular exercise, surfing, playing guitar, yoga, meditation, riding his motorcycles and travelling in his VW camper van.

Hosted on the Training Hub Learning Management System (LMS)

Please register if you have not already done so before the event.

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