Ozempic, Trulicity, and Victoza are established options for type 2 diabetes and blood sugar management
Obesity is a disease of poverty
Franciscan Health offers two types of bariatric surgery: Gastric bypass surgery : Gastric bypass restricts the size of your stomach
Aerobic options include 150 minutes of moderate cardio each week, such as brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio, including running or HIIT
19,20 GLP-1 RAs delay gastric emptying and reduce stomach motility in obese patients, contributing to their satiating effect
This more favorable hormonal milieu explains why GLP-1 weight loss tends to preserve more muscle mass, produce less hunger and psychological distress, and create a more sustainable long-term trajectory than equivalent weight loss from dieting alone