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Arthritis Research Canada – Upcoming Webinar

 

Join Arthritis Research Canada’s Dr. Derin Karacabeyli for a FREE webinar and Q&A session about arthritis and weight.

 

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. MDT (Edmonton time)

 

You’ll learn about:

  • The connection between arthritis and body weight
  • The role of arthritis symptoms and medications in weight gain
  • Complications associated with arthritis and carrying excess weight
  • Strategies for managing weight with arthritis
  • The latest research on arthritis, weight, complications and popular weight loss medications

Dr. Karacabeyli is a rheumatologist and obesity expert who has conducted extensive research on the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide (branded as Ozempic for diabetes) on people living with arthritis.

Can’t attend the webinar? Sign up anyway and they’ll send you a link to the recording.