Who Qualifies for Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss programs are one of the most effective options for those who have difficulty managing their weight just through diet and exercise alone, often due to underlying health conditions that affect their ability to maintain a healthy weight. To qualify for a medical weight loss program, patients will need to have a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher, along with a weight-related health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Good candidates for medical weight loss include patients who are willing to stick to a strict diet, exercise, and potentially medication treatment to lose excess weight and successfully keep that weight off. Medical weight loss programs are typically recommended for those who fall into the mentioned criteria and who have previously struggled to lose weight healthily and sustainably in the past.

The most effective and safest approach to weight loss is through a medically supervised weight loss program, which will include the supervision of a physician to ensure that the entire process ensures the overall health and safety of the patient. It is very common for those who are embarking on a weight loss program on their own to fall into unhealthy or unsustainable diets and exercise regimens that, in the long run, can end up causing more harm than good, so having a medical professional check in regularly and help determine which foods and exercises would be best suited for the individual patient can minimize or even eliminate those risks. The addition of a weight-loss medication is often included in a medical weight-loss program, particularly for patients who are suffering from health conditions that are caused by or worsen due to their weight, to help the patient lose the necessary weight a bit more efficiently.

Medical weight loss programs are one of the most effective and successful methods of weight loss, providing efficient and sustainable results. With a physician-recommended combination of regular exercise, a healthy, balanced diet, and the addition of approved weight-loss medication, patients are capable of losing excess unhealthy weight and keeping off that weight, as they are much more likely to stick to the program to achieve their goal weight and will have learned healthy, sustainable habits rather than fad dieting or unhealthy exercise regimens.

Medical weight loss programs will include a calorie-deficient diet that is scientifically proven to allow the patient to consume fewer calories while simultaneously burning more calories, with both of these components further boosted by the administration of approved medication. The recommended diet will ensure that the patient is still consuming all of the necessary nutrients and calories that they require to function and continue with their new exercise regimen but it will also allow the body to use the stored fat as a source of energy.

One of the biggest advantages of participating in a medical weight loss program rather than trying to undergo weight loss on your own is that the physician will be there to provide support and guidance at every point of the program. Various potential situations are likely to occur at some point throughout a significant weight loss, including plateauing, feeling unwell, or struggling to stick to the program, but having ongoing support from a medical professional who is knowledgeable about your medical history and what is required for you to achieve your goal weight means that they can help to make suitable and safe adjustments to the program throughout the entire process whenever necessary. This alone is what makes medical weight loss programs that much more effective, providing safe and long-lasting results to prevent significant weight gain and all associated weight-related health conditions from developing down the road.

A medical weight loss program is available at Medallus Urgent Care. For more information please contact us or see our business hours online. We serve patients from Jamestown ND, Valley City ND, Devils Lake ND, Fargo ND, Mapleton ND, Horace ND, Mandan ND, Bismarck ND, Lincoln ND and surrounding areas.