Medical Advice
Learn when lifestyle changes aren’t enough and how to bridge the gap with medical care in Pakistan.
Medical Advice
Learn when lifestyle changes aren’t enough and how to bridge the gap with medical care in Pakistan.
Bridging the Gap
Between Lifestyle &
Medicine
Consult a specialist if your BMI is over 27 with comorbidities
(like diabetes) or over 30, it may be time to speak to an
obesity specialist or endocrinologist.
Medical Care is Not a Shortcut
It is a tool to help reset your biology. Modern
treatments can help manage hunger and satiety
signals.
How to Start the Conversation
Use our “HCP Conversation Starter” guide to talk to your
doctor about your weight without feeling embarrassed.
Sources
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Obesity classification and health risk increases with BMI: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
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Obesity is a chronic disease requiring multi-tool treatment (lifestyle + medical + pharmacologic): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery
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Patients to discuss weight with healthcare providers without stigma: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/index.html