20th Oct, 2023
Obesity is a global health epidemic, and consequences for an individual's well-being and life expectancy are significant. It stems from our genetics combined with some serious changes in the environment and food supply that hijack our metabolism. While lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, remain essential for weight management, surgical interventions are valuable tools in the battle against obesity. Over the past 50+ years, metabolic… Read more »
13th Oct, 2023
Bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic or weight-loss surgery, is the safest and most effective option for individuals struggling with severe obesity. But this life-changing procedure requires careful consideration, preparation, and dedication both before and after the surgery. To set themselves up for the best possible outcome and minimal risk, people need to be prepared mentally, emotionally, and physically. For most people, the procedure is… Read more »
29th Sep, 2023
In the realm of weight management, sleeve gastrectomy and long-term drug use are two approaches that have gained significant attention. While Ozempic has emerged as a popular pharmaceutical intervention for weight loss, sleeve gastrectomy, a surgical procedure, offers a cost-effective and more impactful solution. Let's explore the cost and effectiveness of sleeve gastrectomy compared to long-term Ozempic use, with a close look at the potential… Read more »
18th Aug, 2023
In recent years, the rising costs of prescription drugs have become a major concern for patients and healthcare providers alike. What can people expect to pay for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity? It's a good question! And to answer it, we must factor for costs as a whole, including drug pricing, treatment duration, insurance coverage, and… Read more »
4th Aug, 2023
Despite their high costs and poor insurance coverage, Ozempic and Wegovy are important medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, while Wegovy (generic name: semaglutide injection) is the higher dose form of semaglutide used specifically for weight management. With so many people taking Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss and… Read more »
7th Jul, 2023
Obesity is a complex environmental condition that affects millions of people around the world. Traditional methods of weight loss, such as diet and exercise, fall entirely short in providing long-term, sustainable results. They simply don't work. In recent decades, metabolic surgery has emerged as the only proven avenue for people with severe obesity. Not only does it lead to significant weight loss, but it also… Read more »
23rd Jun, 2023
We may think of Covid 19 when we read the words "global health epidemic," but there's another one—obesity. This environmental disease affects millions of individuals worldwide and poses significant challenges to public health. Traditional methods of weight loss, such as dieting and exercise, and even programs that are medically supervised, simply don't work for individuals with severe obesity. In recent years, metabolic surgery, also known… Read more »
7th Apr, 2023
Ozempic is a newish medication that activates a hormone known as GLP-1 which causes weight loss and lower blood sugar. This medication and all of the me-too drugs that also activate that same hormone (made by different companies), have all proven more effective than prior weight loss drugs, and they have become very popular. So, is Ozempic a good idea for weight loss? How Ozempic… Read more »
24th Mar, 2023
People considering weight-loss surgery tend to have lots of questions, and one of them often relates to weight. How overweight do you need to be for weight loss surgery? Guidelines regarding weight-loss surgery continue to lower the body weight required to qualify, which means more people are eligible. Current BMI Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery The newest guidelines generally talk about a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »
10th Feb, 2023
Sleeve gastrectomy and new stapling technology are both safe and effective approaches to treating obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other related health conditions—so much so that safety data now strongly favors sleeve gastrectomy over any non-surgical treatment. Here's how sleeve technology continues to improve the state of the art in weight loss and diabetes treatment. What is Sleeve Gastrectomy Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as vertical sleeve… Read more »