Female doctor: new trend of diabetes drug weight loss
Updated: February 27, 2023 10:41AM ET
Jenny: In this morning's female doctor, using diabetes drugs to lose weight. Dr. KULDEEP SINGH of MERCY Medical Center said that over the years, diabetes drugs have been getting better and better at lowering blood sugar levels and preventing stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Now, they're helping people lose weight. JENYNBE: Good morning, Dr SINGH joins us now with more information. PhD. Singer: Thank you for having me. Jenny: Of course. Tell us how it works. PhD. SINGH: With the diabetes drug, we found that it not only improves blood sugar, but also reduces weight. Diabetes and weight gain are closely related, so these diseases feed off each other. The newer drugs, they — we've seen weight loss so dramatically now that they're now just for weight loss, not just for diabetes. So there are some patients who will benefit even if they are not diabetic. JENYNE: We also know that people will have bariatric surgery, is that an alternative to surgery? PhD. Singh: It's getting close to it. I think it's a gradual treatment response. Therefore, some individuals on the lower end of obesity will benefit from lifestyle changes. Then there are drugs, drug interventions. Then there is surgery. There is a huge gap between those who are eligible for surgery and those who are not. This now bridges the gap nicely. Jenny: But still have no choice other than a healthy eating lifestyle and exercising? PhD. Singer: If you don't, you're not going to get very far. You may lose weight for a few weeks at first, but this is not a substitute for making lifestyle changes. Some people think it is, but it is not. JENYNE: They now realize that these drugs are good for people who need to lose weight, but what good? PhD. Singh: The benefits of losing weight? Jenny: Taking this drug? PhD. Singh: It works. Especially for those who are struggling with weight loss. You work out, you diet, you do whatever. You'll notice a little bit of weight loss and then it will stop. These medicines are very effective. Not only are you losing weight, but you're improving your health. Blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and other conditions. Jenny: The benefits are many. Is there anything else we should know about it? PhD. Singh: I don't think people should rush into another diet pill. I think people need to know about their health, their health, their diabetes status, their cholesterol, their liver disease. go see a doctor. Just thinking you're fine may not be fine. The first step is a reality check. Find out what's wrong with your health before you take or start your next medication. Jenny: Thanks for joining us. Important information.
Female doctor: new trend of diabetes drug weight loss
Updated: February 27, 2023 10:41AM ET
New trends in weight loss using diabetes medications in this female doctor session. Over the years, diabetes drugs have gotten better at lowering blood sugar levels and preventing stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, said Dr. Kuldeep Singh of Mercy Medical Center. Now, they're helping people lose weight, and Dr. Singh joins us for more.
New trends in weight loss using diabetes medications in this female doctor session. Over the years, diabetes drugs have gotten better at lowering blood sugar levels and preventing stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, said Dr. Kuldeep Singh of Mercy Medical Center. Now, they're helping people lose weight, and Dr. Singh joins us for more.
