The Diplomate lapel pin signifies that the wearer has achieved board certification in lifestyle medicine, demonstrating expertise in the field through rigorous qualifications, including advanced education and successful completion of a board examination.
Wearing the Diplomate lapel pin serves as a mark of distinction, professionalism, and dedication to the principles of lifestyle medicine, reflecting a commitment to evidence-based, whole-person care through therapeutic lifestyle interventions to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It signifies an adherence to the six pillars of lifestyle medicine as foundational components of optimal health and well-being.