Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Knownwell Health, is a leading expert in pediatric and adult obesity medicine. She joined us at HLTH in Las Vegas to discuss obesity as a complex disease and why children with this diagnosis need supportive, stigma-free care. Dr. Fitch covers the growing use of GLP-1 medications in adolescents, what is known about their safety, and how families and clinicians can make informed decisions together. She also shares strategies to help kids build healthier habits and shift the focus from “the number on the scale” to managing weight for overall health.<a href='https://youtu.be/7IeXVNFlThY'>Watch the episode on YouTube.</a>Featuring: Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Metabolic Health &amp; Primary Care Physician, Knownwell Health Host/Producer: Carol Vassar<h1> </h1>Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

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Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Knownwell Health, is a leading expert in pediatric and adult obesity medicine. She joined us at HLTH in Las Vegas to discuss obesity as a complex disease and why children with this diagnosis need supportive, stigma-free care. Dr. Fitch covers the growing use of GLP-1 medications in adolescents, what is known about their safety, and how families and clinicians can make informed decisions together. She also shares s...

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Ep. 173: For the Health of It: What's Happening in Pediatric Obesity Care with Dr. Angela Fitch

Ep. 173: For the Health of It: What's Happening in Pediatric Obesity Care with Dr. Angela Fitch

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