For patients with severe obesity (BMI 40 or 35 with obesity-related complications), referral for evaluation of bariatric surgery may be appropriate according to American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery guidelines
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for chronic weight management
Cummings: There are a lot of hints that the drugs may act in the reward centers of the brain, and those actions may have something to do with why they seem to be associated with lower alcohol and substance abuse and smoking, and other compulsive behaviors like gambling and shopping
We view GLP-1 injections as a safe and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes and a valuable tool in managing blood sugar levels and weight
Most weight loss clinics in Baton Rouge cluster along Bluebonnet Boulevard, near the Perkins Overpass area, and in Mid City