Metabolic Liver Disease, Lifestyle Medicine & Whole-person Care

Episode Overview

How can we better support patients with metabolic liver disease through multidisciplinary care, lifestyle medicine, and emerging treatments like GLP-1s and endoscopic procedures?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Sheena Batura, MS, RDN, CSOWM, Director of Clinical Programs at Salvo Health. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of metabolic liver disease, highlighting the importance of dietitian leadership, patient-centered care, and healthcare integration.

Key Takeaways

• Metabolic liver disease requires comprehensive, multidisciplinary support

• Lifestyle medicine and behavior change are essential to long-term outcomes

• GLP-1 receptor agonists are opening new doors for treatment and coverage

• Dietitians deserve — and are claiming — leadership roles in healthcare

• Integration between providers improves both access and outcomes

• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty represents a growing treatment option

About the Guest

Sheena Batura, MS, RDN, CSOWM is the Director of Clinical Programs at Salvo Health, where she leads a multidisciplinary team supporting gastroenterology and obesity practices. With expertise in obesity medicine and a strong background in dietetics, Sheena is passionate about expanding access to patient-centered care and elevating the role of dietitians in healthcare leadership.

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