I’m hearing a lot about medical weight loss treatments. What are they?
Whether from friends, family or outside sources, you may have heard about treatments for weight loss. So, what are they and what’s all the fuss about?
What are medical weight loss treatments?
Improving our eating and exercise habits is a great start, though weight loss may be moderate and difficult to maintain. Just as other treatments can help treat health conditions, medical weight loss can be effective for people who fulfil certain criteria. Think of it as a tool for some people, not a silver bullet for everyone. A Doctor can determine if medical weight loss treatments are right for you.
I want to know if they’re suitable right away
You can do this in two steps:
1. Answer a few questions about your health and background on our online pre-assessment.
Your answers help indicate whether your BMI and risk factors for related health concerns make medical weight loss suitable for you. With this information, a Doctor may recommend medical weight loss treatments that are suitable for you.
2. Book a telehealth weight loss consultation.
Our telehealth service is especially designed for weight loss and is provided by Doctors who have undergone additional training in weight management. It's discreet, simple to use and open 7 days. During your consultation a Doctor will speak with you and may indicate suitable weight loss medication. If you prefer, you can also talk to your GP.
Do these treatments work?
They are an add-on to good exercise and eating habits. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, they work physiologically, in ways which may include:1
- Change how our body uses energy
- Reduce appetite
- Reduce hunger cues
- Feel fuller more quickly
- Reduce the absorption of fat
- Increase metabolism
When combined with lifestyle modifications, depending on the treatment results can be notable. Research indicates adults can drop 10% or more,1,2 and that on average, weight loss is 3-12% more than for people who only altered their lifestyles.1
What else should I know?
Get built-in support on your journey! Our new Weight Care Program is exclusive for people who have selected weight loss treatments dispensed at their TerryWhite Chemmart. It’s delivered through our app and provides tips, hints, support, refill reminders and milestones straight to your phone.
Complete our pre-assessment and book a telehealth weight loss consultation here.
