“Can obesity be reversed?”
My daughter is obese and I want to help her. Can obesity be reversed?
2 Answers
Amanda Mansouri
General Practitioner
Yes, obesity can be reversed through intensive lifestyle modifications and attention to health-related factors that are associated with obesity, such as insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure, and abnormal amounts of cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood. Sometimes, there are underlying conditions that can promote obesity (such as thyroid disease), and these need medical attention in order to promote weight loss. There are prescription medications that are FDA approved to assist with the treatment of obesity, including Wegovy, Saxenda, and Contrave- and can really help when medically appropriate. It may be helpful to consult a physician with questions regarding obesity. A primary care physician or endocrinologist may be of assistance. Often, obesity care requires a multi-modal healthcare team which also includes a clinical nutritionist.