Medical Weight Management

To qualify for medical weight management treatment, there are specific criteria that need to be met:

Qualifying Criteria:

• BMI greater than 27 with certain comorbidities (either personally or in a direct family member)

• BMI of 30 or greater

Patients Who Would Not Qualify:

• History of cholecystitis (gallstones)

• History of pancreatitis

• Taking antiglycemic medications such as Gliclazide or Insulin for type 2 diabetes mellitus

• History or family history of thyroid cancer, chronic gastritis, gastroparesis, or cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS)

• Poor kidney function with an EGFR lower than 50 (for Wegovy only)

• Diagnosed eating disorders or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

The medication prescribed to you will aid your weight loss journey in a number of ways, including ways such as those listed below:

• Stimulating the release of insulin by the pancreas after eating, even before blood sugars start to rise.

• Inhibiting the release of glucagon by the pancreas. Glucagon is a hormone that causes the liver to release its stored sugar into the bloodstream.

• Slowing glucose absorption into the bloodstream by reducing the speed at which the stomach empties after eating, thus making you feel more satisfied after a meal.

• Help your body to make more insulin (the hormone that controls the amount of sugar in your blood) when needed.

• Reduce the amount of sugar (glucose) that your liver makes

• Slow down the digestion of food, so that it takes longer for your body to absorb (take in) the sugar from meals.

• Can reduce your appetite

Combined with diet changes and exercise you will experience a much greater weight loss effect than using the medications on their own. The medications allows you to create a calorie deficit which is the true key, with good nutrition, to weight loss.

As with all medication, there can sometimes be side effects. These will be discussed with you during your consultation and we offer a variety of medical weight management treatments in both Warrington and Chester to ensure that we always put you on the treatment plan that’s best for you and your weight loss journey.

Some common side effects are:

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Increased sweating

• Indigestion

• Constipation

• Loss of appetite

• Gastric reflux

Getting started with a medical weight management treatment plan couldn’t be any easier. Whether you’re visiting our clinic in Warrington or Chester, the process will be the same

1. Complete the consultation form here (or click the button at the bottom of this page)

2. One of our team will review your information and will contact you using the details you provide

3. Pop in and see us in either Warrington or Chester for a consultation so that we can help you decide which medication is best suited for your needs and get you started on your plan as soon as possible

4. We’ll be in contact throughout your treatment to make sure it’s working effectively and we’ll arrange monthly check-ins in either of the Warrington or Chester clinics to track your progress