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Weight Management for People Living With Diabetes

2-Part Video Course!

This two-part online course is designed specifically for people living with diabetes who are seeking safe, effective, and sustainable strategies for weight management. Led by experienced clinicians who specialize in intensive insulin therapies, this course combines evidence-based lifestyle guidance with the latest in medication, behavioral support, and insulin adjustment. You’ll walk away with tools tailored to your body, your goals, and your diabetes care—without restrictive diets or unrealistic expectations. Although the course is split into two parts, we do recommend watching both and in sequence.

What You’ll Get:

  • Part 1

    1. A breakdown of the science of obesity and how it uniquely impacts people with diabetes
    2. Sustainable nutrition and physical activity strategies designed for those using insulin
    3. Discussion of additional lifestyle behaviors such as stress and sleep that affect weight management 

    Part 2

    1. In-depth education on GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, metformin, and combination weight loss medications
    2. Guidance on how to safely adjust insulin and prevent lows during weight loss efforts
    3. Practical behavioral tools for managing emotional eating, meal planning, and long-term motivation

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"What is great about this class is you get plenty of information and guidance on how to lower insulin needs safely and get to a place where weight loss is possible and simultaneous with proper blood sugar management. You also get important information on exercise and diabetes that I feel was really valuable to hear."
Sysy Morales

Pre-Course Quiz : Are You Ready to Rethink Weight Management?

  1. Which of the following is true about weight management for people with Type 1 diabetes?
    A. One of the keys is to consume fewer simple carbohydrates
    B. Hypoglycemia tends to decrease as one eats less
    C. Standard weight-loss advice is sufficient for most adults wanting to lose weight
    D. Glucose levels must be properly managed for weight loss to be successful

  2. Why is weight regain common after initial weight loss?
    A. Most people stop exercising when they achieve their target weight
    B. The body adapts to weight loss by slowing metabolism 
    C. Changes to insulin sensitivity only last a few weeks
    D. Dietary changes are generally not sustainable

  3. Which of these medications has been shown to reduce appetite and help with weight loss in people with type-1 diabetes?
    A. SGLT-2 inhibitors
    B. GLP-1 receptor agonists 
    C. Biguanides (metformin)
    D. Thiazoladinediones
  1. Beyond physical appearance, which is a benefit of achieving a healthy weight? 
    A. Better absorption of insulin below the skin
    B. Reduced HDL cholesterol levels
    C. Reduced risk of retinopathy
    D. Improvements in insulin sensitivity

  2. Which of the following is the most effective dietary approach to long-term weight management?
    A. Plan to eat only when you’re hungry
    B. Follow strict diet rules and avoid non-essential calories
    C. Allow yourself to go off your meal plan a few times a week
    D. Fast as long as possible each day to reset your metabolism 
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Answers: D, B, B, D, C

  • Answered 4 or 5 correctly?  Nice job, Professor!  Looks like you know your stuff.  Maybe you could teach a course on this subject! But there are always new things to learn.
  • Answered 3 or fewer correctly?  You may have a thing or two to learn.  You would certainly benefit from taking this class. 
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