Obesity

Nutritional, functional, and psychological considerations for incretin-based therapies in adults—an EASO, EFAD, and ECPO Consensus Statement

Lancet Diabetes EndocrinolPublished Consensus statement

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Medical nutrition therapy, incl. protein targets during weight loss, dietary quality and mitigation of GI adverse events

  2. Support preservation of fat-free mass and physical function during weight loss, incl. adequate protein intake and progressive resistance exercise

  3. Psychological screening, with integrated support where needed

  4. Pragmatic monitoring during weight loss, incl. diet quality, micronutrient risk and functional measures, with body-composition assessment where indicated

  5. Address disparities in access and adherence to ensure equity

  6. Shared decision making with the patient on starting, up-titrating, delaying, pausing, down-titrating or discontinuing therapy, considering risks of treating vs not treating

Original publication

Nutritional, functional, and psychological considerations for incretin-based therapies in adults—an EASO, EFAD, and ECPO Consensus Statement. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. Published 8 July 2026. doi:10.1016/s2213-8587(26)00122-1

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