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Thank you everyone for writing in – this has been a great discussion! Unfortunately, I am not able to reply to every question right now. If my schedule allows, I hope to be able to revisit the conversation later this week. If you are interested in learning more about my work please follow me on Twitter @ Samarhafida

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I’m Dr. Samar Hafida, an Assistant Professor specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, nutrition, and weight management at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. My focus lies in managing individuals with obesity and complex metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes. I am passionate about caring for people living with obesity and leveraging diabetes technology to enhance care, particularly for adolescents and young adults grappling with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Ask me anything about:

• Efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions in obesity management, including the role of medications such as Ozempic

• Potential side effects and adverse reactions associated with anti-obesity medications: risk-benefit considerations

• The role of anti-obesity medications in conjunction with lifestyle modifications for sustainable weight loss

• Why obesity is a disease, and addressing misconceptions and stigma surrounding its treatment

• Addressing disparities in obesity prevalence and access to care among different socioeconomic and ethnic groups

• The impact of childhood obesity on long-term health outcomes, including the development of type 2 diabetes

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