Can Bariatric Surgery 'Cure' Diabetes? According to two new studies, obese patients with diabetes had better glycemic control following bariatric surgery.

You Can Now Receive Medicare Reimbursement for Nutrition Counseling. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a decision memorandum that will allow you to be reimbursed for providing Medicare beneficiaries with intensive behavioral therapy for obesity, defined as a body mass index ≥30.

OBESITY: Addressing the Perils of a Growing Epidemic. The prevalence of obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and worldwide, representing the second leading cause of preventable death. Over the past decade, the incidence of obesity in adults in the United States has consistently represented more than one-fourth of the population, with men and women being equally affected.

National Nutrition Month: You Can Influence how Overweight Patients Confront Their Weight Issues. The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is an ongoing worldwide problem that is associated with the development of certain cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. In many cases, these complications can be improved with the implementation of a weight loss and fitness program, and should involve the input of a primary care provider.

Sensitive Issues: Speaking With Patients About Weight Management. It’s no surprise that the United States is experiencing an obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 34% of American adults are obese. And in nearly two-thirds of the states, more than 25% of the adult population is obese.