Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Insurance coverage remains a significant issue; however, we have seen tremendous improvements in coverage over the past several years. Most patients are successful using their HSA or Flex dollars towards treatment. Also, many PPO’s cover all or part of a…
At CNC, our registered dietitians have always been the cornerstone of our treatment programs. This really differentiates us from other options. Registered dietitians I believe are the best resource for not only individualized weight loss programs, but for behavior modification,…
In short, BMI was never intended to set goals for weight loss. All too often I have patients who are told they must achieve a certain BMI to qualify for a joint replacement surgery or for a preferred rate on…
A randomized placebo controlled trial called SCOUT (Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial) was launched in 2002 and enrolled over 10,000 overweight or obese individuals with diabetes or a history of coronary or peripheral vascular disease or stroke, along with other CV…
Not Yet. However, it appears likely to me that the Obesity Society (formerly NAASO – North American Association for the Study of Obesity) and the Bariatric Society (ABBM – American Board of Bariatric Medicine) will have a coming to terms…
If only it were this easy. The short answer to this question is “No.” A better answer can be found on the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) web site. I’ve included a link to this on the physician resources…
Thinking of doing a half-marathon in the next six months or planning to climb a Colorado 14er this summer? Is this the year you’ll finally do “Ride the Rockies?” To avoid “hitting the wall”when exercising for long periods, avoid high…
Summer Weight Loss Tips Now that we’re through our cold and frosty days (!), it’s time to look gratefully towards Summer! How does your wardrobe look for the months to come? Getting ready to take your bike in for its…
Qnexa is a drug in development by California company Vivus. In a new study published in the Lancet, Qnexa helped individuals not only lose an average of 22 pounds during the year, but also see improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol…
Resources: What is Metabolism? The following article is from Microlife, the makers of the MedGem and BodyGem metabolic rate measurement devices. Clinical Nutrition Center is proud to offer quick and convenient metabolic rate testing with the MedGem device. This information…
