Weight Loss

At North Jersey Diabetes and Endocrinology, PA we understand that weight loss is a complicated and complex journey that requires personalized expert care. As a leading endocrinologist, Dr. Joseph is highly trained and experienced in using the latest and most effective treatments to help you reach your weight loss goals.

Our medical weight loss treatment starts with a thorough examination of your weight, comorbidities, physical and emotional health before creating your personalized weight loss plan.

Obesity and Overweight Health Risks

Carrying excess weight can put you at increased risks of many chronic medical conditions including:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• High blood pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Certain types of cancer
• Fatty liver and Cirrhosis
• Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Arthritis and joint problems

What Medications Are Available?

We offer a range of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. During your appointments we will discuss in detail the treatment options available to you, taking into account your specific needs and circumstances.

The medications we prescribe include:

• GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP analogs:
  

  Semaglutide (Wegovy®) is used for weight loss for nondiabetic patients - along with diet and exercise adults on average achieved 15% weight loss (30 lb for 200 lb starting weight)

  Semaglutide (Ozempic®) is an injectable prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar. in adults with type 2 diabetes. It also significantly reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.

  Tirzepatide (Zepbound®) is used for weight loss for nondiabetic patients - along with diet and exercise adults on average achieved 21% weight loss (42 lb for 200 lb starting weight)

  Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Plenity (oral): is a prescription weight management aid that creates a feeling of fullness, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss
• Qsymia (oral): topiramate and phentermine combination which controls hunger and reduces cravings, leading to reduced food in take and weight loss.
• Contrave (oral): bupropion and naltrexone combination which controls hunger and reduces cravings, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss.

Body Composition Analysis

• Story of a patient's weight is more complex and complicated than body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or any other marker of obesity.
• A body composition analysis is an excellent tool that offers detailed information regarding percentages of fat, water, and muscle in your body.
• By establishing a baseline body composition and monitoring it on a regular basis we can establish success or failure (including muscle loss) of the treatment and adjust it accordingly for every patient's special needs.