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The goal is clear - sustainable health through informed choices and continuous support! Explore our latest blog, "Decoding GLP-1 Tapering: A Strategic Approach to Sustainable Health," by Kristin Baier MD, VP of Clinical Development, where she delves into the nuances of GLP-1 tapering, a precise approach designed to sustain metabolic health and obesity treatment. Key Highlights Include: - Who Benefits? Understand the criteria for tapering and the collaborative decision-making process between clinicians and members. - Potential Outcomes: Learn about dosage adjustments and the potential transition to other medications. - Evidence-Based: Backed by the latest research and expert opinions, our approach integrates medication with lifestyle modifications for lasting health benefits. Read the full article for a deeper dive into GLP-1 tapering strategies and their clinical implications. https://lnkd.in/e2VDSpRB #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalExcellence #GLP1 #MetabolicHealth #ObesityTreatment

Hate running? It's okay if you do! Walking offers tremendous benefits and it's one of my favorite ways to ease patients into an exercise regimen. The timing of your walk can have an impact too. For example, walking for 10-15 minutes after a meal improves postprandial glucose, reduces HbA1c and glycated albumin. One study showed that patients with Type 2 Diabetes had better glucose control with a 10 minute postprandial walk compared to a 30 minute daily walk. I'm happy to have contributed to this article on the benefits of walking by Natasha Burton and the Lose It! team. https://lnkd.in/gbmxUtNC

Worried about the impact of GLP-1 shortages on your employees? Calibrate has shown that medication is a tool—not the entire treatment. Our comprehensive lifestyle intervention empowers members to achieve sustainable weight loss—with or without continuous medication, and we have the data to back it up. Calibrate recently conducted a real-world analysis of medication access and clinical outcomes for obesity treatment with GLP-1s. This analysis, presented at the Endocrine Society, reveals that even with significant gaps in medication access, Calibrate members achieved clinically significant weight loss outcomes. Key Findings:  - Members who did not experience a 13-week medication disruption over 24 months achieved an average weight loss of 17.28% at their 12-month mark.  - Members who experienced a medication disruption of at least 13 weeks over the same period still saw an impressive average weight loss of 14.96% Whether on a GLP-1 or not, Calibrate members lose weight—and keep it off, for good. To read more about our findings, check out our poster: https://lnkd.in/eC_wHCCW #HolisticApproach #GLP1s #ClinicalOutcomes

With the ever-changing dietary guidelines and the contradictory information in the media—it’s no wonder why we struggle to eat healthy. At Calibrate, our food philosophy is intuitive, sustainable, and simple. Calibrate is not a diet—there’s no calorie counting, restriction, or meal replacements. Instead, we focus on eating nutrient-dense whole foods, while minimizing foods that negatively impact your metabolic health. Calibrate is built around the best nutrition practices shown to reduce cardiometabolic conditions and support long-term weight health. Our research-backed Calibrate Food Triangle helps you learn how to quickly and effectively assess foods by looking at how processed they are and the quality of nutrients they contain. In our Cooking With Calibrate event series, our wonderful Senior Director of Content and Program Content Strategy, Drew Salvatore, walks members through the ins and outs of health-promoting foods and shares easy recipes that bring the Calibrate food program to life. The combination of food as medicine and anti-obesity drugs is a powerful combination that changes your biology and gives you the tools to sustain long-term weight loss and improved metabolic function. “The combination of meds, curriculum, and coaching have re-trained my brain in the way I look at food and nutrition,” says a Calibrate member. “Regaining control of my health is the most rewarding part of this whole experience. Calibrate was at the forefront of using this combination to help people achieve real and lasting results for the first time in their lives, I feel fortunate to have been on the first wave of pioneers.” To learn more about our food philosophy check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/e6Cirz9N #FoodAsMedicine #WholeFoods #Nutrition

It was absolutely delightful spending time with my brilliant colleague Jess Brown at The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc) Congress in collaboration with Validation Institute. Tremendous and actionable insights we will center as we innovate at Calibrate #FoodIsMedicine #ObesityManagement #HealthEquity #LeadingWithValues

Curious how Calibrate is moving the needle on healthcare costs while expanding access to obesity care? Dive into our blog, “Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment in Healthcare: Calibrate's Impact on GLP-1 Access and Beyond” by Mark Tapping, Chief Commercial Officer. Mark unpacks the transformative shift in the GLP-1 landscape, illuminates Calibrate's pivotal role in enhancing obesity care accessibility through strategic partnerships with employees, PBMs, and Health Plans, and highlights the cost-saving outcomes for both our members and health plans. To learn more, read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ebuzjMgz #ExpandingAccess #GLP1 #ObesityCare #HealthCareCosts

We're thrilled to announce that Calibrate is getting ready for the Validation Institute's Food As Medicine Strategy Summit on May 29-31, 2024. We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Validation Institute, an independent and objective third-party organization dedicated to providing data-driven insights on healthcare solutions. Our Metabolic Reset program has been rigorously vetted and verified by the Validation Institute, affirming our program’s efficacy and quality. This accreditation underscores our dedication to delivering impactful results for our members. But that's not all! Our program's nutritional component has also received certification from FoodMed Certified, further validating its effectiveness in promoting metabolic health. Join us at the summit, where Jess Brown and Tarul Kode will delve deeper into how Calibrate is revolutionizing the landscape of obesity treatment and delivering real, sustainable results. #MetabolicHealth #ObesityTreatment #RealResults Read more about the Summit here: https://foodmedsummit.com/

"In patients treated with semaglutide, weight loss continued over 65 weeks and was sustained for up to 4 years." In addition to what appears to be cardiovascular protective effects from semaglutide before weigh loss even occurs, it's incredibly exciting to see these results as we know the recidivism rate in weight loss is extremely high. It also highlights the importance of combining GLP medication with intensive lifestyle interventions for optimal outcomes. This SELECT trial had a lower average weight loss (mean 10.2% at 208 weeks) than the STEP trials (mean 14.9% at 68 weeks) which is likely due to the lifestyle interventions (caloric restriction and exercises) that were required of the participants in STEP. As the pioneer of comprehensive obesity treatment, Calibrate continues to expand access to obesity care through our commercial program. Our proven results combine our lifestyle intervention, accountability coaching, and medication as a tool, not the entire treatment, as part of a larger, comprehensive approach to weight management to ensure that the right members are getting the right treatments at the right time for sustainable results. https://lnkd.in/gM-2xmaK

Discover the journey of obesity recognition and its ongoing management amidst intricate social and economic factors shaping access to health resources. Despite strides in recognizing obesity as a significant risk factor, systemic barriers persist, demanding comprehensive solutions. Our Vice President of Clinical Consulting, Tarul Kode, Pharm.D., explores the crucial intersection of obesity treatment and health equity in our latest blog, “Navigating the Landscape of Obesity: From Recognition to Action in Pursuit of Health Equity” here: https://lnkd.in/eVPjsxTt #HealthEquity #ObesityTreatment #healthcare

🩺 As National Nurses Week kicks off, we want to recognize our remarkable team of nurses at Calibrate who embody our values of providing high-quality, compassionate obesity care. Your empathy, expertise, and unwavering dedication are the driving force behind the success of our members. At Calibrate, our nurses are the backbone of our comprehensive and personalized clinical support. Day in and day out, they go above and beyond to deliver real results, helping our members achieve an average weight loss of 18% over two years. 💜 Not only to our Calibrate nurses, but to nurses everywhere: we are profoundly grateful for your impact, contributions, and sacrifices. Please join us in honoring and celebrating these healthcare heroes who make a difference in the lives of so many. Below, you’ll find a few of our phenomenal Calibrate nurses along with their Why for choosing the profession. Check it out below ⬇️ #NationalNursesWeek #ThankYouNurses #HealthcareHeroes