Weight Loss
Weight loss is a common problem in the United States. It is estimated that about two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese.
Weight loss
Weight loss management is the process of achieving a healthy weight and maintaining that weight. This includes any combination of eating right, exercising, reducing calorie intake, and medications.
Q. Who is qualified for prescription weight loss medicines?
- BMI of 30 or greater
- BMI of 27 or more and you have a disease or condition that may be related to your weight
Q. What are some important questions to ask the Doctor?
- What is my BMI?
- Do I meet the qualifications for weight-loss medicines?
- Which medicine is the right one for me?
- What are the side effects?
- Are there benefits of taking the medicine worth the risks and side effects?
- Will my insurance cover it?
- How long will I take it?
- Will I gain weight when I stop taking it?
- What can I do to prevent gaining weight?
Q. How can I lose weight without taking weight-loss medicine?
- healthy eating habits
- focus on what you’re eating
- slow eating,
- low-calorie
- low-carb diet
- stay physically active
- aerobic exercise
- walking, jogging, cycling
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