Session 8: Nutrition and Pharmacotherapy

September 12, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am

  • LipCan Conference
  • Treatments

About Session

A review of dietary, behavioural, and medication-based strategies, including emerging pharmacological options, for managing lipedema.
10:30 AM — A Role for Eating Attitudes and Behaviours in Symptoms of Lipoedema — Amy Roberts PhD
10:40 AM — Beyond the BMI: An Obesity Medicine Approach to Lipedema, and Pharmacotherapy — Dr. Archana Vijay
10:55 AM — Advancing Lipedema Care: Insights from the Irish clinical experience with Tirzepatide & Targeted Nutrition — Virginia Ziulu
11:15 AM — Change in Inflammatory Patterns in Patients with Lipedema Using GLP1 Analogue — Lusanere Cruz

Speakers

Dr. Archana Vijay

Dr. Archana Vijay

MD, FRCPC, ABOM

Amy Roberts

PhD, Central Queensland University

Dr. Lusanere Cruz

Endocrinologista, Lipelife Instituto de Tratamento e Pesquisa do Lipedema Ltda
Virginia Ziulu

Virginia Ziulu

International Lipedema Nutrition Expert, Speaker & Women’s Health Advocate

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