CCO Medical Specialties Podcast

Breaking Down the Headlines: Addressing the Buzz Around Incretin-Based Therapies With Patients

Episode Summary

Listen as expert faculty break down the latest headlines on incretin-based therapies and how to address these topics with patients.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Jennifer Green, MD, and Carol Hatch Wysham, MD, break down the latest headlines on incretin-based therapies and how to address these topics with patients. Their discussion includes:

• Beneficial effects beyond glycemic control 
• Adverse events and how to manage them
• Non- or partial responders and the importance of setting expectations with patients 
• Weight rebound when discontinuing therapy
• Medication access issues related to cost and drug availability 

Presenters:

Jennifer Green, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology and Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina

Carol Hatch Wysham, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Clinical Endocrinologist
MultiCare/Rockwood Clinic
Spokane, Washington

Link to online program: 
https://bit.ly/48b6XnW