Semaglutide Is Not Just For Diabetics! Obesity Is A Chronic Disease Too!

Obesity is a chronic disease, and ultimately leads to many other chronic diseases. As we treat a patient’s obesity we see many other conditions improve or resolve entirely.

Obesity related conditions include:

• Pre-diabetes (Ultimately can lead to type II diabetes)

• Hypertension (Number 1 risk factor for for heart attack and stroke)

• Hyperlipidemia (Especially high LDL which is associated with heart attack and stroke)

• Sleep apnea

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH) (Can ultimately lead to cirrhosis of the liver over time)

• Arthritis (One extra pound of weight above normal = three extra pounds of weight on the joints)

• PCOS

We also see risks for certain types of cancer improve as obesity improves as well.

Overall, when looking at conditions linked to obesity it becomes evident just how essential treating this chronic condition is and why medications like Semaglutide are crucial in this patient population.

Kristine is the founder of WeightMed PLLC, Washington’s Premier Obesity Medicine Clinic. WeightMed PLLC prescribes semaglutide and tirzepatide in the Seattle, Puget Sound area, Vancouver, Spokane Valley, and all of Washington State. WeightMed PLLC sees patients virtually usually our HIPPA-compliant platform and medications are shipped directly from our Seattle based pharmacy partner to your door.