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Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Prevention

(M11) The Empowered "LEADR" Patient: Tackling T2D with Shared Medical Appointments

Monday, August 10, 2026
9:50 AM - 10:35 AM ET
CE: .75 CE
Cardiometabolic diseases—including T2D, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity—remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality. CDCESs are uniquely positioned to lead transformative change in the prevention and management of T2D through evidence-based lifestyle counseling. This session will explore the critical role of lifestyle and dietary patterns, particularly a predominantly plant-based diet, in addressing the root causes of cardiometabolic dysfunction. We will review the latest research, clinical practice guidelines, and therapeutic strategies to achieve remission in T2D. Through the lens of the shared medical appointment model, participants will discover how the Lifestyle Empowerment Approach for Diabetes Remission (LEADR) program is driving remission through powerful, evidence-based lifestyle interventions in real patient journeys.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Apply clinical practice guidelines for therapeutic lifestyle and nutrition interventions for the treatment and remission of T2D.
  • Demonstrate ways in which CDCESs can educate and empower their patients to adopt healthy dietary and lifestyle patterns utilizing SMAs.
  • Appraise the evidence supporting the benefits of lifestyle strategies with emphasis on diet to promote cardiometabolic health and reduce mortality.
Disclosure(s):
Kylie Peterson, MPH, RDN, CDHS, CDCES, CD: No financial relationships to disclose