Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Meds Highly Effective But Come With Risks Ozempic is a highly effective drug for treating type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss, but like many medications, it brings a long list of potential side effects and risks. It’s important to discuss these risks with your physician whenever you’re considering a new medication […]
Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures Effectively Treat Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common obesity-related medical conditions, affecting the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Along with cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, it correlates closely with obesity, and weight loss is an effective treatment route. In fact, about […]
ESG and Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects your metabolism and ability to convert glucose from the food you eat into the energy that powers your body on a cellular level. It’s commonly associated with obesity, and weight loss is a key component […]
Coming Off a Weight Loss Drug? Here’s What You Need to Know Injectable weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years, due to their transformative results in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by their brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and ZepBound, mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide […]
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition that often needs medical intervention beyond diet and lifestyle changes. In recent years, there’s been an incredible and promising increase in treatment options to help patients lose weight, improve their metabolic health, and lead fuller, happier lives. But these options can be overwhelming. With so much information out there, […]
Last year, Oprah Winfrey publicly announced that she was taking weight loss-related medications (GLP-1 drugs) in a refreshed attempt to lose weight – an announcement that brought a barrage of media coverage and public opinion on the topic. As a public figure and celebrity, Winfrey has historically been scrutinized, criticized, and analyzed for her battle […]
Severe obesity has become much more prevalent in the United States in recent years, with about 1 in 11 adults (9%) suffering from it. Standard interventions like dietary changes and exercise routines generally do not make a significant difference, however, and that is why weight loss surgery has become the preferred treatment. Gastric bypass surgery […]
In both the United States and elsewhere around the world severe obesity has been on the rise for many years. During this time, standard approaches to long-term weight loss—primarily a restrictive diet and an exercise program—have not generally been effective at reducing the prevalence of obesity and various obesity-related health conditions. In light of this, […]
Sometimes weight gain sneaks up on you, like it did for North Carolina native Anthony Boggs a few years ago. Like many of us, Anthony had a busy schedule that didn’t leave much time for preparing healthy meals or exercising regularly. By the time he reached a peak weight of 269 pounds and began experiencing […]
