Twelve-month analysis of real-world evidence from a telehealth obesity-treatment provider using antiobesity medications.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe weight changes in members of a large-scale telehealth obesity-treatment provider who were using antiobesity medications (AOMs).

Methods: This retrospective observational study analyzed real-world data from adults who initiated AOM treatment with the WeightWatchers (WW) Clinic telehealth program between January 2022 and July 2023 (n = 53,590). The main outcomes were changes in body weight over 12 months, side effects over follow-up, and medication usage patterns.

"Incorporating a Gym Facility in a Lifestyle Medicine Practice for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus".

Incorporating a gym or fitness facility into a lifestyle-focused clinic is potentially one of the most critical facets of the patient-focused care, especially for those with obesity, cardiometabolic disease, and all types of diabetes mellitus. The evidence for prioritizing physical activity and exercise as medicine is well-researched and universally recommended as first-line therapy plus prevention of many chronic disease states. Having a fitness center on-site as part of any clinic could improve patient utilization, reduce barrier to entry, and decrease hesitation to engage in exercise like resistance training.