Pharmacological management of obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes

Introduction: Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide. Multiple guidelines are available to clinicians to help guide treatment of obesity. Areas covered: In their 2016 update, the American Diabetes Association included recommendations for the use of pharmacological agents in the treatment of obesity in patients with concurrent diabetes. Five agents have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are recommended by guidelines for the long-term treatment of obesity: orlistat, lorcaserin, phentermine/topiramate ER, naltrexone/bupropion, and liraglutide. Expert commentary: This article summarizes the current evidence available on the use of these agents in patients with diabetes.