What are some treatments for obesity?

Obesity has a huge health and financial burden to society. It contributes to many diseases, loss of ability to work, and decreased social participation. There are significant physical, mental and social effects on an individual.

Only a small proportion of the population seek out effective treatments to manage their weight, due to social stigma, lack of knowledge and information. The result is that many people who would benefit from interventions to help manage their weight, do not receive the help that they need.

Any intervention is better than none to treat obesity.

Treatments for Obesity

Lifestyle Interventions: Lifestyle interventions have the highest chance of relapse, and typically lead to yo-yo weight loss-gain cycling.

- Optimise nutrition and diet

- Regular exercise and physical activity

- Manage stress and mental well-being

- Get enough sleep

Medications: Medications require you to take the medication indefinitely;

- Metformin

- Duromine

- GLP-1 Analogues (Liraglutide - Saxenda / Semaglutide - Ozempic / Wegovy)

Non-Surgical Procedures: Non-surgical procedures are far more effective than lifestyle interventions alone.

- Allurion Balloon (no endoscopy)

- BIB / Orbera Balloon (placed with endoscopy)

- Endoscopy gastroplasty

Surgical Procedures: Surgical procedures are the most effective treatments for long-lasting weight loss.

- Allurion Balloon (no endoscopy)

- BIB / Orbera Balloon (placed with endoscopy)

- Endoscopy gastroplasty

Surgical Procedures: Surgical procedures are the most effective treatments for long-lasting weight loss.