New Obesity Medication

Re:You were thrilled this week to listen to an expert panel discussing the latest pharmacological therapy for obesity management. We now have four different medications approved for obesity management in Australia.

Each medication works in it’s own unique way, and it’s not just about appetite suppression. It was fascinating to hear the latest research on the individual parts of the brain that control hunger and satiety, and the effect that certain medications can have on these centres.

Research is progressing rapidly in the area of obesity management and we as doctors are realising the complex multifactorial nature of the disease. And yes I did call it a disease! Obesity is a serious, chronic relapsing disease of energy regulation, and we need to start treating it seriously. Lifestyle modification is of course crucial in any weight management program, however for a lot of people this isn’t enough to achieve their goals. Therefore, telling people to simply eat less and exercise more is not very helpful, and is in fact very out-dated.

We use medication to treat patients with hypertension and diabetes every day, we don’t consider them as ‘failures’. Why should obesity be any different?

Re:You doctors have extensive experience in prescribing Pharmacological therapies to help manage obesity, and we know that they can be very powerful tools to kick start weight loss. Our doctors can help choose the right solution for an individual patient and guide them through the process with an amazing multidisciplinary team approach. Maintenance of weight loss still requires ongoing hard work, and there will often be relapses, but with the proper support, patients can be empowered to stay on track.

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