In contrast, medical weight loss programs are centered on clinician oversight and access to prescription medications like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists
Examples of the sulfonylurea drug class include: Glipizide XL (glipizide extended-release) Amaryl (glimepiride) Micronase (glyburide) Symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, dizziness, sweating, confusion, and shakiness
obesity is not a temporary problem, said Dorothea Vafiadis, a senior strategist for healthy aging at the National Council on Aging
For many, the journey to a healthy weight can feel incredibly challenging
Referrals to community professionals, including registered dietitians and nutritionists, behavioral therapists, case managers, and social workers can help enhance behavior continuity and reinforce lifestyle strategies