What patients should know before coming to consultation for obesity See more
Esteemed specialist in metabolic health and medicine, Professor Carel Le Roux, shares what he thinks patients should know before coming to consult for issues about obesity. Backed by his years of experience and research, Professor Le Roux imparts his expertise on the condition and how physicians and patients can work together to facilitate the treatment process. 00:00 Introduction 00:05 What are the key questions patients should ask their healthcare provider during their first consultation for obesity treatment? 01:20 How important is it for patients to prepare their medical history and lifestyle details before the consultation? 02:47 What types of treatments and interventions are typically discussed during an initial obesity consultation? 03:51 Can you explain the role of a multidisciplinary team in managing obesity and what patients can expect from this approach? 04:30 What lifestyle changes and preliminary steps can patients start implementing even before their first consultation to treat obesity?
How does medication work as a treatment for obesity? - Online interview See more
“We can predict, certainly, three months into the treatment... the weight will stabilise and sometimes patients feel that this means that the medications are not working anymore. Actually, [it’s] quite the contrary; the medications are controlling the disease, and hence the disease is stable.”
In this insightful online interview, esteemed specialist in metabolic medicine Professor Carel Le Roux discusses what medication is used to treat obesity and compares semaglutide, Mysimba, and orlistat. He explains how each of these medications works and what negative effects they potentially could have. Additionally, the expert explains why weight-loss seems to decrease after a period of time but reassures that this is normal.
00:00 How does semaglutide work and what are the side effects?
01:26 How does Mysimba work and what are the side effects?
02:53 How does orlistat work and what are the side effects?
03:57 Why does weight loss plateau 1 year after medication usage?
If you wish to schedule a consultation with Professor Le Roux, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/carel-le-roux
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