Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Meds Highly Effective But Come With Risks Ozempic is a highly effective drug for treating type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss, but like many medications, it brings a long list of potential side effects and risks. It’s important to discuss these risks with your physician whenever you’re considering a new medication in your healthcare journey. Injectable weight loss medications like Ozempic have exploded in popularity in recent years for helping people drop excess weight fast, manage blood sugar, and curb appetite. While numerous medications have come to market at diff ..read more

Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures Effectively Treat Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common obesity-related medical conditions, affecting the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Along with cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, it correlates closely with obesity, and weight loss is an effective treatment route. In fact, about 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes also have obesity. When we eat, our bodies break down carbohydrates into glucose -- simple sugar molecules that supply energy for cellular functioning. But cells can’t absorb glucose without ..read more

ESG and Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects your metabolism and ability to convert glucose from the food you eat into the energy that powers your body on a cellular level. It’s commonly associated with obesity, and weight loss is a key component of treatment. Over 100 million Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or its precursor, prediabetes. Though the disease can’t be cured, it can often be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. What’s more, significant weight loss can lead to remission, defined as ..read more

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition that often needs medical intervention beyond diet and lifestyle changes. In recent years, there’s been an incredible and promising increase in treatment options to help patients lose weight, improve their metabolic health, and lead fuller, happier lives. But these options can be overwhelming. With so much information out there, how do you choose the treatment option that is right for you? Out of the millions of Americans each year who are eligible for bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, only 1 ..read more

Severe obesity has become much more prevalent in the United States in recent years, with about 1 in 11 adults (9%) suffering from it. Standard interventions like dietary changes and exercise routines generally do not make a significant difference, however, and that is why weight loss surgery has become the preferred treatment. Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common types of bariatric surgery performed today, but the amount of weight one can lose and the timeline of those losses can vary significantly from person to person. How Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Work?    Gastr ..read more

In both the United States and elsewhere around the world severe obesity has been on the rise for many years. During this time, standard approaches to long-term weight loss—primarily a restrictive diet and an exercise program—have not generally been effective at reducing the prevalence of obesity and various obesity-related health conditions. In light of this, a range of endobariatric and bariatric procedures have been developed that are designed with long-term success in mind. Two such procedures that have similar mechanisms for weight loss but use different techniques are gastric bypass surge ..read more

Sometimes weight gain sneaks up on you, like it did for North Carolina native Anthony Boggs a few years ago. Like many of us, Anthony had a busy schedule that didn’t leave much time for preparing healthy meals or exercising regularly. By the time he reached a peak weight of 269 pounds and began experiencing weight-related health problems, Anthony decided he needed a change. That’s when he discovered True You and the life-changing potential of a state-of-the-art weight loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). Overview of Weight Loss Procedures    According to t ..read more

Endometrial ablation is an outpatient surgical procedure that is seen as an alternative to a hysterectomy for some women who are afflicted with abnormally heavy periods. Apart from the risk of complications that come with virtually any kind of surgery, the procedure is relatively safe. Nevertheless, some women have reported fluctuations in their body weight in the weeks and months after the procedure. While there aren’t any direct reasons weight gain or weight loss should happen, there are some possible indirect reasons for such a change. Overview of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding    ..read more

Having a hiatal hernia is a somewhat common occurrence in the United States, with about 20% of the population affected at some point in their lives. It is a much more common occurrence in people over the age of 50, though, and it can unfortunately cause some painful and uncomfortable symptoms. For those with severe cases, surgery may be the only option for long term relief. Even though hiatal hernia surgery does carry some inherent risks, however, the surgery has one potential side effect that is worthy of note: weight loss. What is a Hiatal Hernia?       Hernia i ..read more

Food is undoubtedly an essential part of our lives, providing nourishment, pleasure, and even sometimes a reason for connecting with others. But for some people (or perhaps everyone at some point in life), food can become an all-consuming mental preoccupation. From meticulously planning every meal to counting calories with unwavering precision, an excessive focus on food can lead to a complex and potentially unhealthy web of thoughts and emotions. This phenomenon of having constant or recurring thoughts about food is known by some as “food noise.” What Is Food Noise?    &nb ..read more