Imagine wanting to lose weight to feel better and live a healthier life. For people who are significantly overweight, even losing a small amount of their total weight can make a big difference.
A recent study sheds light on how different treatments can help people achieve this goal.
Researchers have found that for people with obesity, losing just 5% of their body weight can greatly improve their health.
However, the study also uncovered that many people aren’t getting the help they need from their usual healthcare providers.
This research was carried out by a team from Michigan Medicine, part of the University of Michigan, and their findings were shared in a medical journal.
The study looked at tens of thousands of people and how different treatments helped them lose weight.
These treatments included advice on eating better, using meal replacements under medical supervision, taking medications designed to help with weight loss, or undergoing surgery specifically for weight loss.
The chances of losing 5% of their body weight in a year with these methods varied, but all showed promise.
Surprisingly, the study found that a lot of people who could benefit from these treatments weren’t getting them. Only a small percentage of those studied were using these methods to manage their weight.
This is a wake-up call for healthcare providers and insurance companies to offer more support to people trying to lose weight.
The researchers argue that weight loss doesn’t always require the latest medications, which can be expensive and hard to find. Instead, they suggest a variety of options, all backed by science, that can help people lose weight under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
The study used anonymous data from patients seen by the University of Michigan’s healthcare system in the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
It found that the number of patients getting help for weight management was very low but slightly increased over time.
One of the key points of the study is that all the treatments examined can be very effective. The challenge lies in finding the right treatment for each person and helping them stick with it over time.
For instance, nutrition counseling was the most common treatment, followed by anti-obesity medications, bariatric surgery, and medically supervised meal replacements.
The study showed that the chance of losing 5% of body weight varied depending on the treatment, but all options offered hope for significant weight loss.
This study highlights the need for a new approach to weight management. The University of Michigan Health has started a program to better support people in managing their weight.
This program recognizes that obesity is influenced by many factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and the environment. It aims to provide personalized care to help people find and stick with a treatment that works for them.
In summary, the study tells us that while losing weight can be challenging, there are many effective treatments available.
The key is getting the right support to find a method that works for each individual, helping them on their journey to a healthier life.
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The research findings can be found in JAMA Network Open.
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