by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Oct 13, 2022 | Research
As students begin college, people often wonder if they will succumb to the “Freshman 15,” weight gain that occurs in their first year. A new study looked at the effect of college on weight. Over the four years of undergraduate education, students gained on average...
by John V. deGuzman, MD | Oct 13, 2022 | Research
Exercise is often a “4 letter word”. The majority of my patients with overweight/obesity have had a previous bad or even traumatic experience with exercise. Many have been shamed in school PE classes. They have been injured by personal trainers insistent on the mantra...
by John V. deGuzman, MD | Sep 28, 2022 | Research
Background: I have exclusively practiced Obesity Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center (SWLC) for the past 8 years. Previously, I practiced Internal Medicine for >20 years. I am Board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)...
by Diana Bone, FNP-C | May 24, 2022 | Research
The answer is YES! Diabetes can be reversed or placed in remission with weight loss. This means blood glucose level is within normal limits or HbA1C is <6.5% without any diabetes medication for 6 months. However, diabetes can come back if weight is not maintained...
by Diana Bone, FNP-C | Apr 1, 2022 | Research
I have seen many patients incorporating meat substitute also known as “plant-based protein,” “fake meat” instead of lean proteins as part of a healthy diet. More restaurants and grocery stores carrying meat substitutes in forms of chicken, sausage, ground beef,...
by Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Aesthetics, Obesity Medicine, Pharmacology, Research
Diana Bone MSN, FNP-C There’s been a lot of buzz lately about Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Plenity® (Gelesis-100). Both medications are used to help with weight loss. But how are they the same and how are they different? What is Wegovy? Recently, the FDA approved a new...