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Metabolic Weight Management
Overweight or obesity has become a common health issue among urban populations, closely linked to diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. To help you achieve a healthy weight pleasantly, THMC's Metabolic Weight Management Program offers a personalized and comprehensive weight management program.
If you find it difficult to maintain your weight through dieting and exercise, you are not alone. A study showed that 90% of overweight adults fail to successfully lose and maintain their weight on a long-term basis, and often experience weight rebound. Therefore, collaborating with medical professionals to develop a metabolic weight management plan is crucial.
Obesity is viewed as a chronic disease, so long-term medical measures are an important part of weight management. Many people cannot achieve their weight goals through lifestyle measures and may consider using prescription medications to control their weight. New-generation weight management medications have delivered remarkable clinical results, going beyond just weight reduction and offering the dual benefits of improved overall health, with multiple advantages far exceeding expectations.
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Superior Weight Management Results: By suppressing appetite and slowing gastric
emptying, it naturally reduces food intake and allows for the selection of healthier foods. Clinical studies have shown that, combined with lifestyle interventions, patients using next-generation weight management medications can achieve an average weight loss of 15%-25% within 68 weeks, and experience fundamental improvements in obesity-related complications such as sleep apnoea, fatty liver, and joint pain.
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Blood Sugar Lowering and Cardiovascular Protective Effects
Next-generation weight management medications significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (such as myocardial infarction and stroke) and provide direct protection for the heart and blood vessels. This is a landmark advancement for type 2 diabetic patients with coexisting cardiovascular disease.
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Comprehensive Health Benefits
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Improvement in fatty liver
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Kidney protection
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mprovement in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Improved insulin resistance and helped regulate female hormone levels.
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Improvement in sleep apnoea.
Who is the ideal candidate?
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Obese individuals: Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m².
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Overweight individuals: BMI ≥ 27 kg/m², and at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, etc.
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Type 2 diabetes patients: Especially those requiring highly effective blood sugar control, while also needing weight loss or cardiovascular protection.
New-generation weight management medications offer excellent safety profiles and can significantly improve overall health. However, it’s important to note that side effects may occur. These side effects typically lessen over time, and many strategies exist to help minimize them. Safe, effective, and rational use requires professional medical guidance and support. THMC medical professionals can help you determine the suitable medications available and how to combine them with lifestyle changes for optimal results.