WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Glucose Glitch: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Used By US Adults

GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to manage weight and diabetes. These drugs are used daily to help people lose weight. They are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The drugs are not a quick fix. They have to be used consistently for them to work. This is called adherence and is key to their effectiveness. People must use these drugs regularly. B...

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

New Weight Loss Drug: Who's Getting It?

In June 2021, a new drug called semaglutide got the green light for helping people with obesity lose weight. But who's really using it? There's not much info on that, especially for people without diabetes. This medicine is a unique type called a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by targeting a specific part of your body that controls your appetite and helps manage y...

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Why Weight Talks Matter: Breaking Down Barriers in Obesity Care

Obesity is a serious global concern, and healthcare workers play a vital role in addressing it. They can guide patients to live healthier lives and manage their weight. However, weight discussions in primary care are not happening enough. Why? Biases, misunderstandings, and fear of offending patients often stand in the way. This can result in poor communication and t...

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Kids' Eating Habits: A Tale of Two Environments

In the beautiful province of British Columbia, there's a special program called the Generation Health Clinic. This program focuses on helping kids and teens manage their weight. From 2015 to 2019, researchers kept track of the eating habits, physical activities, and sleep patterns of the kids in the program. They divided the data based on the kids' ages (12 and young...

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Managing Blood Sugar and Weight in Type 2 Diabetes: A Primary Care Study

Ever wondered how well people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and weight in real-life settings? A study took a close look at this in primary care facilities. The goal? To understand how well people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) control their blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight, and to see what medicines healthcare providers prescribe most oft...

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

How the 5A's Framework is Used in Obesity Counseling Research

The 5A's Framework, which stands for Assess, Advise, Assist, Agree, and Arrange, has been a go-to guide for doctors and nurses when they advise patients about their weight. But how often is this framework used in research studies focused on obesity and weight counseling? A recent review of scientific articles sought to answer this question. Researchers searched four...

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Making Healthy Choices: A Guide for Pregnant Women with Extra Weight

More and more pregnant women are starting their journey with extra weight. This can raise the chances of gaining too much weight during pregnancy, which isn't good for mom or baby. But, there aren't many proven ways to help these women stay healthy in clinics. That's where a new program, Healthy Habits in Pregnancy and Beyond (HHIPBe), comes in. It focuses on creatin...

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