Lifestyle Change and Weight Loss Medications: Friend, Foe, or Something Else?

Competency: Supporting Behavior Change

Training Length: 60 Minutes

The efficacy and availability of prescription medications (GLP1s) to treat overweight and obesity is on the rise! Potential and current participants in the National DPP lifestyle change program may be considering or already taking prescription medications to treat overweight and obesity. In the first part of this webinar, clinical pharmacists will explain (in plain language) how these medications work, what the benefits of these treatments are, and potential side effects a person taking them may experience. In the second part of this webinar, Lifestyle Coaches will talk about important considerations when facilitating the program with participants being treated with these medications and how the lifestyle change program can be seen and promoted as an adjunct support program for individuals seeking medication treatment.

After registering, you have 3 weeks (21 days) to complete this course at your own pace!

About DTTAC Advance™ Webinars

DTTAC Advance™ Webinars help sharpen the competencies of trained Lifestyle Coaches, Program Coordinators, and Master Trainers to successfully deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program. These webinars complement Lifestyle Coach Training and are not a substitute for formal training. All DTTAC Advance™ Webinars qualify as Advanced Coach Training (ACT) for Lifestyle Coaches and Program Coordinators now required under CDC's 2024 DPRP Standards.