The full scope at Ascend includes: Obesity and overweight with comorbidities - full workup, GLP-1 candidacy assessment, lifestyle integration Type 2 diabetes with weight management goals - GLP-1 medications often address both indications simultaneously Hypertension tied to weight - coordinated medication review and lifestyle work Dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome - lipids often improve markedly with weight loss Prediabetes - HbA1c 5.7-6.4% range, where intervention can prevent progression Fatty liver disease (MASLD) - weight loss is the primary intervention
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There is also increased risk of cholelithiasis although stone formation may be more related to the rapid weight loss seen while on the medication than the medication itself
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Thats because the skin can stretch during weight gain and doesnt always bounce back fully as elasticity decreases
Caused by blocked airways, apnea often causes problems in people with obesity because it is thought to increase the volume of tissue pressing down on their windpipe during sleep
