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What is Obesity?
Obesity means excess body weight in proportion to your height. If your body mass index (BMI) is above 30, it is considered obese. BMI can be calculated using a simple formula, i.e., BMI = kg/m2.
How does being overweight affect my health?
Obesity and overweight are known to cause several medical conditions.
The fat cells actively release biochemicals and hormones that cause inflammation in your body, leading to health complications.
When you’re overweight/obese, you’re at a higher risk for:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol/Dyslipidemia
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- High blood pressure/Hypertension
- Cardiovascular diseases ie., strokes and heart attacks.
Cancers such as endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer are associated with obesity. Obesity also puts pressure on your joints, particularly knees leading to osteoarthritis sooner. Your risk increases five folds to develop knee osteoarthritis when compared to those who don’t have obesity.
How does physician-supervised weight loss help me lose weight?
Your weight loss journey with District Endocrine begins with an in-person consultation which starts with history, physical, and labs. It is essential to run specific blood tests to determine if you have hormonal imbalances that need to be addressed first.
When you work with an endocrinologist for weight loss, you will get expert advice and correct information. You are more likely to succeed in your weight loss journey when you receive ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability from District Endocrine. We care about you and will be honored to be your healthcare companion.
What weight loss services might I receive?
Dr. Rehman will customize the weight loss program based on your overall health and the amount of weight you need to lose. Dr. Rehman’s believes in personalized medicine.
Some of the services that we offer include:
Medical management
Medical management starts from evaluating your current medical conditions and medications, which may cause weight gain. Diabetes, thyroid, or steroid metabolism disorders can result in excess weight gain. Once these items are reviewed and addressed, you will be offered medical management.
We have several prescription medications which will boost your weight loss journey in addition to lifestyle changes. These weight loss meds have several different mechanisms of action; some focus on reducing appetite while others block fat absorption.
Meal Supplementation
Research has shown that meal supplementation is an effective way to lose weight efficiently by limiting calorie intake. At District Endocrine, it is done in a medically supervised manner to help patients lose significant weight.
Lifestyle changes
There is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, i.e., diet and exercise. Medications help the best when combined with lifestyle changes.
Dieting helps you lose weight for the short term while medications keep them off. Limiting your daily calories is crucial. Dr. Rehman will help you with diet and exercise plans that can help you.
If you’re ready to get serious about losing weight, call District Endocrine or book an appointment online.
