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Medical Weight Management
Weight Management Is More Than a Number on a Scale
Losing weight can sound simple from the outside.
Eat less. Move more.
Anyone who has struggled with weight knows that the reality can be much more complicated.
Appetite, metabolism, nutrition, activity, sleep, medications, medical conditions, genetics and daily habits can all influence body weight.
Medical weight management takes a broader approach.
Rather than treating weight as a matter of willpower alone, it considers the individual and the many factors that may affect their ability to lose weight and maintain it.
What Is Medical Weight Management?
Medical weight management is an individualized healthcare approach to achieving and maintaining a healthier weight.
A healthcare provider may evaluate factors such as:
Current weight and weight history
Medical conditions
Current medications
Previous weight-loss attempts
Nutrition
Physical activity
Sleep
Lifestyle
Treatment goals
Potential risks and contraindications
The appropriate approach can be different for every patient.
Does Medical Weight Management Always Include Medication?
No.
Prescription medication is one possible component of medical weight management, but medication is not appropriate for everyone.
Depending on the individual, a weight-management plan may involve changes to nutrition, physical activity, behavior and other lifestyle factors.
For eligible patients, a healthcare provider may also discuss prescription treatment.
The decision should be individualized.
What Are Personalized Compounded GLP-1 Medications?
Personalized compounded GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1.
GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone involved in several processes in the body, including appetite signaling, digestion and glucose regulation.
Personalized compounded semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Personalized compounded tirzepatide has activity at both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
These are different medications and should not be treated as interchangeable. Learn more about how these medications are handled on our LegitScript Certification page, or read our FAQ for answers to common questions about GLP-1 treatment.
Personalized Compounded Semaglutide
Personalized compounded semaglutide acts at GLP-1 receptors and it works to lower blood sugar levels, reduce food noise, curb appetite, and calm cravings.
Bodi Envi provides access to healthcare providers who may evaluate whether available treatment options are medically appropriate for an individual patient.
Personalized compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and is not equivalent to an FDA-approved semaglutide product.
Compounding pharmacies are regulated by the board of pharmacy for sterile compounding and required to follow US pharmacopeia standards.
Personalized Compounded Tirzepatide
Personalized compounded tirzepatide has activity at both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. It works by lowering blood sugar levels, reducing food noise, curbing appetite, and calming cravings. It works in one additional way on incretin hormones, which are hormones responsible for satiety.
A licensed healthcare provider can evaluate whether an available treatment option is medically appropriate based on the individual patient's circumstances.
Personalized compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved and is not equivalent to an FDA-approved tirzepatide product.
Compounding pharmacies are regulated by the board of pharmacy for sterile compounding and required to follow US pharmacopeia standards.
Personalized Compounded Semaglutide vs Personalized Compounded Tirzepatide
Personalized compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are different medications.
Personalized compounded semaglutide primarily acts at GLP-1 receptors, while personalized compounded tirzepatide has activity at both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
Clinical studies have evaluated these medications in different populations and settings.
Research findings can help healthcare professionals and patients understand treatment options, but study averages cannot predict an individual patient's results.
Evidence involving FDA-approved products should also not automatically be attributed to compounded versions.
Nutrition Still Matters
Medication does not replace nutrition.
During weight loss, adequate nutrition remains important for overall health and may become particularly important when appetite decreases.
A balanced approach may include attention to:
Protein
Fiber
Hydration
Fruits and vegetables
Appropriate portions
Adequate vitamins and minerals
Healthy fats
Individual nutritional needs can vary.
Physical Activity and Muscle
The goal of medical weight management isn't simply to make the number on the scale smaller.
Maintaining physical function and lean body mass is also important.
Appropriate physical activity may include:
Walking
Resistance training
Cardiovascular exercise
Mobility work
Activities that fit the individual's health and ability
People with medical conditions or significant exercise limitations should discuss appropriate activity with a healthcare professional.
What Happens When You Reach Your Goal?
Reaching a goal weight isn't necessarily the end of weight management.
Maintaining weight can require continued attention to nutrition, activity, sleep, behavior and other factors.
Some patients may also discuss longer-term treatment considerations with their healthcare provider. Some patients may require long-term maintenance dosing options.
There is no single maintenance strategy appropriate for everyone.
The process
How Medical Weight Management Works Through Bodi Envi
From your first assessment to ongoing care. See the full walkthrough on our How It Works page.
Provider Review
A licensed healthcare provider reviews your information and determines whether treatment is medically appropriate.
Individualized Treatment Decision
If treatment is appropriate, the provider determines the treatment plan. A prescription is never guaranteed simply because an assessment was completed. If a patient is denied treatment, a full refund is issued.
Pharmacy Fulfillment
When medication is prescribed, the prescription is transmitted to VialsRx, a 503A licensed pharmacy, for dispensing and fulfillment. Bodi Envi does not manufacture or compound medication.
Ongoing Care
Patients can remain connected with their care team for appropriate follow-up, questions and treatment monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Not necessarily.
Medical weight management takes a broader approach and may consider medical history, medications, nutrition, physical activity, behavior and other factors affecting weight.
Treatment is individualized. Many patients have tried traditional diets and exercise with little to no results. Medical weight management is meant to address those concerns.
No.
A licensed healthcare provider determines whether treatment is medically appropriate based on the individual's health information and other relevant factors. If a patient is not qualified, a full refund is issued.
No.
Personalized compounded GLP-1 and related medications have potential risks, contraindications and side effects.
A healthcare provider should evaluate whether a particular treatment is appropriate.
No.
Nutrition, physical activity and sustainable habits remain important parts of medical weight management, even when prescription medication is used.
No.
Individual responses to treatment vary, and no responsible medical weight-management program can guarantee a particular amount of weight loss.
Start With an Individual Evaluation
There isn't one treatment that's right for everyone.
That’s why medical weight management should begin with the individual.
If you're interested in exploring your options, you can complete Bodi Envi's online health assessment for review by a licensed healthcare provider.
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