Medical Weight Loss

Why should I consider medical weight loss?

When you have excess body weight, the fat buildup can significantly harm your health. The more fat your body carries, especially around your organs, the more likely you’ll develop one or more long-term medical conditions, including:

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes develops when your body doesn’t make enough or becomes resistant to insulin, the hormone needed to manage your blood sugar. Excess body fat influences insulin resistance, increasing your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Cardiovascular diseases

Excess weight is a significant risk factor for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

Respiratory disorders

People with weight problems can develop breathing difficulties, obstructive sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders.

Joint problems

Excess weight stresses your joints, increasing your risk of osteoarthritis.

Mental health disorders

People with weight issues often suffer from low self-esteem and may develop mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

How do I embark on a medical weight loss program?

The first step is calculating your body mass index (BMI), a measurement comparing a person’s weight to their height. Your provider weighs you, records your height, and determines your BMI.

An ideal BMI is 18.5–24.9. 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30 or more signifies clinical obesity — a serious medical condition. BMI isn’t a perfect system, so your provider will likely make adjustments. For example, muscle weighs more than fat, so your BMI will be higher if you’re very fit.

Your provider also performs a comprehensive physical exam and a medical and family history review. They discuss your lifestyle — how much you exercise, your diet, stress levels, and other issues influencing weight.

Your provider also takes blood for lab analysis. They measure your blood sugar and cholesterol to see if you have signs of diabetes or cardiovascular disease and test for conditions like hypothyroidism that can make weight loss difficult.

What will my medical weight loss program look like?

Fusion Primary Care and Wellness provides comprehensive medical weight loss services, tailoring each treatment plan to meet the individual’s needs and circumstances. Your plan could include:

• A personalized diet
• Nutrition counseling
• Meal planning support
• Exercise programs
• Behavioral therapy
• Stress management
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Semaglutide injections

Semaglutide is a prescription medication that reduces your appetite, helping you to eat less.

Call Fusion Primary Care and Wellness today or request an appointment online to benefit from effective medical weight loss.