Medical Weight Loss
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What Is Medically Supervised Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss is a comprehensive approach to weight management that combines medical expertise with intensive lifestyle interventions. It is designed to help individuals who have difficulty losing or maintaining their desired weight through diet and exercise alone.
A medical weight loss program typically involves an initial assessment with a health care provider, such as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or doctor. This assessment typically includes a physical exam and evaluation of your medical history and health habits.
Your health care provider will then work with you to develop a personalized weight management plan that includes nutrition counseling, physical activity, weight loss medications, and other lifestyle changes.
The goal of medical weight loss is to help you achieve a healthier weight through healthy lifestyle changes that are tailored to your individual needs. This may include making dietary adjustments such as reducing portion sizes or eating more nutrient -dense foods. It may also include increasing physical activity and finding ways to reduce stress. Your medical weight loss plan will be tailored to your particular needs, and you may also receive support from a nutritionist or other health care professionals.
The medical weight loss plan you and your health care provider design may also include medications to help support your efforts. These medications can help you control hunger, reduce cravings, or boost metabolism.
It is important to note that these medications are not intended for long-term use, but rather as an adjunct to lifestyle changes. Depending on your particular needs, your health care provider may also suggest other treatments, such as behavioral therapy.
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Is A Medical Weight Loss Program Right for Me?
Medical weight loss can be the perfect option for someone who is looking to lose weight without resorting to surgery.
A non-surgical route can benefit those who prefer to take a holistic approach to their health and well being, as opposed to undergoing a drastic, invasive procedure.
It can also serve as an ideal solution for individuals who have been unsuccessful in their attempts at dieting on their own.
Medical weight loss may be right for people with medical conditions including:
Obesity and elevated Body Mass Index numbers
High blood pressure and heart failure
High blood sugar and diabetes
Sleep apnea
Thyroid disease
Chronic autoimmune diseases
The medical weight loss process typically involves customizing a program that meets one's individual needs and goals. During this process a practitioner will work with a patient through each step of the journey towards reaching their desired body weight while maintaining healthy nutrition and lifestyle practices. This might include exploring medication approaches such as semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
Semaglutide is a medication used in medical weight loss that works by decreasing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it mimics the effects of naturally occurring GLP-1 hormones in the body. This helps to reduce hunger and cravings while promoting feelings of satiety after meals.
Tirzepatide is unique because it is the first dual action drug in its class. It acts as a glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and a glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist.
GLP-1 and GIP are both incretin hormones which are hormones that are released after eating. Tirzepatide works by mimicking their effects including telling the pancreas to release insulin after eating and signaling the liver to lower the amount of glucose it's making, which helps lower blood sugar. They also signal the brain to help slow down gastric emptying which decreases food intake and modulates fat utilizations which leads to weight loss.
While Semaglutide mimics one hormone (GLP-1), Tirtzepatide mimics two hormones which results in greater weight loss. Tirzepatide has not been FDA approved for weight loss but currently is in the process and has recommendations for “off label” use for medically supervised weight loss.
Studies have shown that semaglutide may also help individuals with diabetes better manage their glucose levels. Semaglutide can be an effective tool when used as part of a comprehensive medical weight loss program, providing individuals with an additional resource to help them achieve their desired wellness goals.
Other common elements of these services revolve around educating patients about the importance of regular exercise routines and how they relate to an effective long-term plan for sustaining overall health and aiding in successful weight loss efforts.
Benefits of Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Improved overall health: Medical weight loss and reducing body mass can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses by helping individuals achieve and maintain a healthier weight.
Reduced stress and anxiety: Weight management can help reduce psychological distress associated with obesity and lead to improved mood and well-being.
Increased self-esteem: Achieving a healthier weight can improve body image and confidence, leading to increased self-esteem.
Long-term success: Medical weight loss programs focus on lifestyle changes that are sustainable in the long term, rather than quick fixes or fad diets.
Enhanced energy levels: Losing excess weight can boost energy levels, allowing for greater physical activity and improved quality of life.
These medications have revolutionized the weight-loss industry, creating a reliable source for achieving long term weight loss. Whether you need to lose ten or one hundred plus pounds, our tailored medication regimens combined with health and fitness counseling can make your dreams a reality in no time! Plus, you'll have your own dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) who will lead you through every step of your journey towards success, and is well experienced in helping people get their desired results.
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Our Approach to Weight Loss Medications
As nurse practitioners, we understand the struggle to reach and maintain healthy weight loss goals. For many years, diet and exercise were the only options available, making it an uphill battle to successfully reach goals. That's why we're now so proud to offer groundbreaking new weight loss medications such as semaglutide.
