Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat in relation to height and weight. This screening tool assesses an individual’s amount of body fat and serves as an indicator of potential risk for various serious health problems. As part of our medical weight loss program, we swiftly decrease body weight, body fat, and BMI. Consequently, our program effectively lowers inflammation and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and many other conditions.

Danger arises from excess belly fat or visceral fat as it envelops critical internal organs, increasing the risk of developing various health problems, such as heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes. Additionally, semaglutide often rapidly shrinks excess belly fat.

Cells in the muscles, fat, and liver become less sensitive to insulin, leading to higher levels of glucose (blood sugar) in the body, causing insulin resistance. Consequently, persistent high blood sugar ultimately results in prediabetes and type II diabetes. However, medical weight loss with semaglutide and health and nutritional coaching typically reverses insulin resistance and prediabetes.

Obesity and type II diabetes can lead to a major potential complication known as Fatty Liver disease. This condition occurs when there is an excessive buildup of fat in the liver, which may result in liver damage, cirrhosis (liver scarring), and diminished liver function. Fortunately, semaglutide serves as an effective treatment for reversing or preventing fatty liver disease.

Persistent high blood pressure (hypertension) is potentially very dangerous, resulting in significant risk of damage to blood vessels, organs, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and more. Moreover, the lack of regular physical activity and obesity is associated with persistent high blood pressure. However, several trials have shown that semaglutide reduces high blood pressure.

One of the major causes of coronary heart disease is high cholesterol due to dietary choices. Additionally, a recent study indicated that in obese patients and those with established cardiovascular disease (CVD), once-weekly semaglutide injections were associated with a reduced risk of major adverse cardiac events, including death, nonfatal heart attack, and stroke.

Loosely defined as some combination of elevated abdominal fat, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome increases the risk of premature death in the United States. Notably, approximately 1/3 of the population in the US has metabolic syndrome. If you have metabolic syndrome, it is crucial to take action by engaging in weight loss, physical activity, and making dietary changes.

Endless potential negative health effects accompany obesity, including heart issues, respiratory problems, mental health issues, certain cancers, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, stroke, and many more. However, lifestyle changes and medical weight loss dramatically reduce these risks. At Alive IV and Wellness, we are here to walk you through this process.