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On-Demand

Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Prevention

(F21) Maximizing GLP-1 Success: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies That Work

Friday, August 7, 2026
3:50 PM - 4:35 PM ET
CE: .75 CE
Pharmacology Hours: .25 CE
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are transforming diabetes and obesity care, but their benefits come with challenges such as gastrointestinal side effects, inadequate nutrient intake, loss of lean body mass, and low long-term medication persistence. This session provides DCESs with practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients maximize GLP-1 therapy. Participants will learn targeted nutrition strategies to reduce side effects, support protein and micronutrient needs, and preserve lean mass, along with lifestyle recommendations that enhance tolerance and medication taking. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to improve patient outcomes and long-term success on GLP-1 medications.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Describe key physiologic effects of GLP-1 therapies that influence appetite, gastric emptying, and food intake.
  • Identify common side effects and nutrient deficiencies associated with of GLP-1 therapy.
  • Apply evidenced-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to manage side effects, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and preserve lean body mass.
Disclosure(s):
Kathleen A. Fincher, MS, RD, LD, CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose
Casey A. Fiocchi, RD LD CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose