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August 20, 2025Clinical ObesityOpen Access

A Review of the Management of Obesity in Primary Care

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HPHelen M. ParrettiSESally ErskineKCKaren Coulman

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Overview

This review highlights the significance of primary care in obesity management, outlining GLP-1 receptor agonists and referral complexities.

Key Points

  • Primary care can improve obesity management outcomes, yet various challenges hinder effective engagement with patients.
  • Current clinical guidelines encourage the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, but clinician training on these treatments remains insufficient.
  • Complex referral pathways limit timely access to obesity treatments, emphasizing the need for streamlined solutions.
  • Addressing weight stigma and enhancing clinician education is essential for more effective obesity management in primary care.

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Parretti et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec1aehttps://doi.org/10.1111/cob.70040
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