Over the past year, social media has exploded with information (and misinformation) about anti-obesity medications. As Obesity Medicine Specialists, we have been using these medications for many, many years – and we know a lot about them. Take some time to learn about them – not from a social media influencer, but from a clinical team with advanced training in using them!
Weighing Risks and Benefits:
Taking anti-obesity medications is not a DIY project!Putting pharmaceuticals into the human body always comes with risks.Practicing medicine involves weighing the risks of the various treatment options […]
GLP-1 Medications are not Cures
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) isn’t a cure for obesity. Yes, most people who take them experience some weight loss, but the average effectiveness is 15% weight loss – over […]
Reality vs Hype
If we put every teenager on Accutane as soon as they got their first pimple, we would likely see a dramatic reduction in acne. However, we don’t […]
The Five C’s of Obesity Medicine
With all of the hype in the media the past year about the GLP-1 medications, it’s not surprising that everyone wants a prescription for one of them. […]
Realistic Expectations:
You’ve likely heard people bragging about triple-digit weight loss with GLP-1 agonists. Although there are a few hyper-responders out there, they are the outliers. As much as […]
8 Reasons Why:
If you’re taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) to help manage your weight, you must let your clinical team know. Here’s why it’s crucial […]