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Supporting A Patient with Lipedema: A Comprehensive Metabolic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Lipedema is often mistaken for obesity, yet it is a distinct adipose tissue, lymphatic, vascular, and metabolic disorder with unique characteristics and challenges.

  • It affects millions of women globally
  • It is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed
  • It significantly impacts physical, emotional, and social wellbeing
  • Research is rapidly evolving, but clinical awareness remains limited

Understanding lipedema is essential for improving early detection, reducing stigma, and providing more effective and compassionate care.

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Training Overview

This comprehensive training provides an evidence-based exploration of lipedema, including its causes, clinical presentation, and treatment approaches. It integrates current scientific understanding with real-world clinical insights, covering both conventional and emerging therapies.

Participants will gain a structured roadmap – from recognition and diagnosis through to long-term management, with a strong emphasis on holistic, patient-centered care.

 

What you will learn

Lipedema is a widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many patients spend years seeking answers, often misdiagnosed or dismissed.

This training equips healthcare professionals, coaches, and practitioners with evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to better understand, identify, and support individuals living with lipedema. By bridging the gap between emerging research and clinical practice, this course empowers you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.

 

Each module includes

  • Topic outline, learning objectives, and study overview
  • Expert speaker presentation/lecture
  • Downloadable references for relevant journal articles and literature

This training is specifically designed for

  • Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Nutrition Network Graduates, Medical professionals, Allied Healthcare Workers, Nutritionists, Certified Health/Wellness Coaches, Low-carb enthusiasts, Nutrition Network Members, Anyone interested!

Certificates

On completion of the training, participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion. 

Not a medical professional? No worries!

Not a medical professional? No worries! You are eligible to enrol in our Advisor Training – created for LCHF enthusiasts wishing to upskill and acquire a professional accreditation in nutrition coaching! 

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Training Outline

Module 1 – Lipedema Overview

Symptoms, characteristics, stages and types
Stanley Rockson, Catherine Seo, Matthew Carmody

Module 2 – Roadmap to Diagnosis

The patient’s story: clinical assessment and medical history, differential diagnosis & common co-morbidities
Matthew Carmody

Module 3 – Impact of Lipedema on Patient Quality of Life

Joanna Dudek

Module 4 – The Lymphatic System & Lipedema

Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
Lymphatic system dysfunction in lipedema
Nutritional impacts on lymphatics and metabolism
Leslyn Keith

Module 5 – A Holistic Approach to the Five Domains of Care

Overview and application to lipedema – Catherine Seo
Physical – Matt Carmody
Mental/Psychological – Leslyn Keith
Emotional – Carrie Reedy
Spiritual – Catherine Seo
Social – Siobhan Huggins
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Module 6 – Conservative Care & Complementary Therapies

Complete Decongestive Therapy
Complementary Therapies
Leslyn Keith

Module 7 – Innovative Therapies & Self-care Strategies

Opportunities for Citizen Science
Self-care strategies
Siobhan Huggins

Module 8 – Surgical Options for Lipedema

Ramin Shayan

Module 9 – Basics of Carbohydrate Reduction for Lipedema

Fasting and lipedema, goals for lipedema symptom management
Leslyn Keith, Megan Ramos

Module 10 – Nutrition and Lipedema Overview

Mechanisms of action on lipedema symptoms
Metabolism and lipedema
Realistic expectations for symptom management
Siobhan Huggins

Module 11 – Individualized Nutritional Care

Holistic, patient-centered approach
Kind and gentle adaptations for lipedema
Carrie Reedy, Siobhan Huggins

Module 12 – Role of Supplements and Food Additives in Lipedema

Carrie Reedy

Module 13 – Long-term Monitoring of Nutritional Care

Monitoring symptoms and adjusting nutritional care
Self-diagnosis/monitoring
Putting it all together in your practice (Nutritionist)
Carrie Reedy, Siobhan Huggins

Module 14 – A Multidisciplinary Approach

Resources and Referrals
Putting it all together in your practice (Primary Care)
Future directions for lipedema care
Catherine Seo, Leslyn Keith, Matthew Carmody, Stanley Rockson

Testimonials

- Nutrition Network Advisor and LCUSA Certified Coach,
United States
- M.D. and Post Graduate Diploma in public health,
United States
- Health and Life Coach,
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

You have 3 months to complete the training. You may start at any time, and work through the content completely at your own pace, as long as you finish within the 3-month time frame.

No. You can work through the training content completely at your own pace. You don’t need to be online at a certain time and you are welcome to complete the lectures in your own time.

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this training for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund. Please note that a refund will only be issued if 30% or less of the Training has been completed. 

This policy excludes Bundle Purchases. We do not issue full refunds on Bundle Purchases.

The training is made up of video lectures with supporting documents such as the speaker’s PowerPoint presentation, reference list, and short feedback forms to test your learning.

Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training and you will be listed on our website’s Wall of Practitioners.

Definitely! You will be provided with a link to join our private online Community for members – this is moderated daily by our experts. Here you can ask course-related questions, keep updated with the latest low-carb science, troubleshoot difficult cases, or just network and engage with fellow members.

We encourage those who feel they align with our vision and mission of implementing carbohydrate restriction and lifestyle modifications to improve metabolic health to join the Nutrition Network Ambassador Program. Reach out to us for more information at accounts@nutrition-network.org.

We encourage those who feel they align with our vision and mission of implementing carbohydrate restriction and lifestyle modifications to improve metabolic health to join the Nutrition Network Ambassador Program. Reach out to us for more information at accounts@nutrition-network.org.

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