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Managing weight can be challenging, but having solid support makes all the difference. Oswaldo Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA, FAAFP, offers personalized weight loss management at OG Health in Greenwood Village, Colorado, including guidance on lifestyle changes and prescription weight loss medications like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Whether you’re just starting or need help overcoming a plateau, Dr. Grenardo creates plans that work. Call OG Health or schedule your weight loss consultation today.
Weight Loss Management Q & A
What is weight loss management?
Weight loss management is a personalized plan designed to help patients lose weight safely and maintain their weight loss over the long term.
At OG Health, Dr. Grenardo believes that no one-size-fits-all approach works. He works closely with each patient to understand their lifestyle, medical history, and goals.
The resulting weight loss plan can include healthy eating, exercise, behavior changes, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) prescription medications.
How do GLP-1 drugs assist with weight loss?
GLP-1s are prescription medicines originally used to manage diabetes. They also help with weight loss. These medications mimic a hormone that controls your appetite and helps manage blood sugar. Dr. Grenardo uses GLP-1s to help patients feel full longer, reduce cravings, and improve portion control.
Tirzepatide and semaglutide are two powerful GLP-1 medications. Tirzepatide is sold under the brand name Mounjaro®, while semaglutide is often known as Wegovy® or Ozempic®, depending on its intended use.
Dr. Grenardo helps patients understand the right choice based on their health needs and medical history.
Who is a candidate for weight loss medications?
GLP-1 medications are for people with a specific body mass index (BMI). BMI uses height and weight to create a score, with the ideal range being 19.5-24.9.
Dr. Grenardo might recommend GLP-1s for people with a BMI of 30 or higher. They’re also suitable for patients whose BMI is 27 and higher and who have certain health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) or Type 2 diabetes.
He performs a thorough evaluation to decide if these prescriptions are a safe and helpful part of a patient’s weight loss plan.
Are lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss management?
Yes, absolutely. Medications like tirzepatide and semaglutide are tools, not magic fixes.
Dr. Grenardo encourages every patient to build healthy habits alongside weight loss medication. Eating balanced meals, staying active, getting enough sleep, and managing stress are significant in achieving long-term success.
How do I get started with weight loss management?
Weight loss management starts with a consultation. Dr. Grenardo will learn about your health, goals, and challenges and then design a plan that could include GLP-1 medication if appropriate. The goal is to reach a healthy weight that you can maintain for life.
Call OG Health or book an appointment online today to get started with weight loss management.