Dietitian Course: GLP-1s: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1S: NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF GLP-1 MEDICATIONS

GLP-1 medications have quickly moved to the front of the room – helping those with obesity, type 2 diabetes, appetite regulation, managing food cravings, and slowing digestion. Join this session where we will discuss GLP-1s, their mechanism of action, potential benefits, side effects, and symptom management strategies. We will explore the role of GLP-1s and cancer. Diet and dietary supplements to support GLP-1 production will also be discussed.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Define what a GLP-1 hormone is and how it functions.

Identify potential benefits of GLP-1s.

List common side effects of GLP-1s as well as long-term drawbacks.

Explain GLP-1 receptor agonists mechanism of action.

Explain GLP-1 receptor agonists mechanism of action.

Live Event Date: Sep 30, 2025

Expiration Date: Aug 08, 2026

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.1.1, 9.2.1, 9.2.4, 10.6.1

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Natalie Ledesma, MS, RDN, CSO, CLT

With over 26 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist, Natalie is a well-seasoned practitioner. A board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, Natalie is the founding dietitian for the nutrition program at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and is the clinical nutrition specialist at Smith Integrative Oncology in San Francisco. On a daily basis, she works with patients through her integrative & functional nutrition private practice. Natalie provides nutrition counseling and frequently presents nationally on various cancer and integrative health focused nutrition topics. She has taught college courses and cooking classes, and has been extensively involved in community outreach.

Natalie is highly regarded in her industry and is often sought out for her expert opinion. She has been interviewed by The New York Times, NBC, Fortune magazine, Cure magazine, MAMM magazine, Runner’s World, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Recent publications include Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice (co-editor and author), Health & Wellness: Living with Prostate Cancer for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and nutrition chapters in Clinical Nutrition for Oncology Patients, Everyone’s Guide to Cancer Therapy, Everyone’s Guide to Cancer Survivorship, Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care, and Supportive Cancer Care: The Complete Guide for Patients and their Families.