Sometimes, having extra weight may increase the risk of conditions like Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and heart disease. In these instances, weight loss may be recommended. When lifestyle changes aren’t enough, weight-loss medications may help.
If you have questions about what course of action is best for managing your weight, talk to your doctor so you can come up with a treatment plan that’s right for you.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
Dr. Sood is a board-certified Endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine.
References
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2021). Prescription medications to treat overweight and obesity.
Perreault, L., et al. (2023). Obesity in adults: Overview of management. UpToDate.
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