Medical weight loss is losing weight with supervision by a trained health care
provider (physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or
medical assistant). In a medical weight loss program, your progress will be
monitored closely by a single provider or a team of providers to ensure safe
weight loss using several different techniques including diet, exercise,
prescription medication, supplements and counseling.
2. What are some of the consequences of being over weight?
If you are obese, you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and sleep apnea, among other conditions. Psychological consequences can include lowered self-esteem and anxiety, and more serious disorders such as depression and eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia and anorexia
3. What are the types of interventions used in Houston for medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss improves your overall health. It can prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of some cancers, and improve your sleep. Most importantly, medical weight loss will increase your self esteem and energy level.
