At Advanced Primary Medicine, we take pride in helping patients reach their health goals. We all know that lifestyle changes, healthy diet, and exercise can help achieve and maintain weight loss. However, we also know that this is easier said than done. This is why many people become frustrated and give up. Sometimes we will go to extremes with diets, exercise programs, and supplements to help with weight loss only to find that there is no perfect solution. When all else fails, the role of medications is important to consider when treating weight problems. 

However, the reality is that medications are not safe for everyone. Just like any other medication, a weight loss medication may have benefits and risks. It is important to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks. This is why it is so important to discuss the few FDA-approved weight loss medications with a physician certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. 

The weight loss medications should not be viewed as a “crutch” but rather a bridge to help you get to your goal and then maintain the success with healthy lifestyle changes. 

Obesity has been linked to diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, blood clots, cancer, liver disease, arthritis, kidney disease, depression, dementia, and even being at higher risk for complications due to COVID-19 (https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/obesity-and-covid-19.html)

Take charge of your health and call us today for a consultation with a board-certified Obesity Medicine physician.