Why Weight Matters
Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of many significant health problems.
I. Type 2 Diabetes:
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and β-cell dysfunction are significant contributing risk factors for the future development of Type 2 Diabetes.
- As the body consistently has elevated glucose levels, the pancreas is forced to release more and more insulin. This can lead to the development of insulin resistance, which can lead to the future development of Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin resistance also makes it increasingly difficult to lose weight, especially abdominal adiposity, which is also known as “visceral fat,” which leads to the development of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease.
II. High Blood Pressure (AKA Hypertension):
Obesity can result in elevated blood pressure in many ways, such as:
- Insulin Resistance:
- Obesity can lead to insulin resistance, which increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
- Chronic and Acute Inflammation:
- Obesity can cause increased inflammatory responses, increasing the risk of elevated blood pressure (joint and connective tissue dysfunction, too).
- Cardiovascular Disease/Carotid Artery Disease:
- Obesity can increase the thickness of the carotid arteries, which forces the heart to pump harder, which can lead to increased blood pressure.
- Elevated Serum Glucose Levels (AKA Hyperglycemia):
- Obesity can cause elevated glucose levels in the blood, which is also known as hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is a known cause of elevated blood pressure.
- Chronic and Acute Inflammation:
III. High Cholesterol (AKA Hyperlipidemia):
- Being overweight increases the amount of fatty tissue in the body. This excessive amount of fatty tissue can cause the body to produce more triglycerides and LDL (bad or “lousy” cholesterol) and less HDL (good or “happy” cholesterol). LDL is the “sticky” cholesterol that sticks to the walls of arteries and causes heart attacks and strokes.
- Insulin Resistance and Chronic/Acute Inflammation can increase the amount of free fatty acids in the liver and can affect how the body manages HDL and other lipoproteins resulting in increased cholesterol levels.
IV: Cancer:
- Obesity can lead to the development of several cancers, such as breast, colon, esophageal, stomach, and endometrial.
- The causes are multifactorial, but Obesity is absolutely a contributing factor.
** The list goes on, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Strokes, Joint Problems (including Osteoarthritis, back, hip, and knee pain), Breathing Problems, Mental Illness (including Clinical Depression and Anxiety), Digestive problems (including reflux and gallstones), Urinary Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, and Infertility.
** Diet, Exercise, Weight Loss, Lifestyle Modification, and Pharmacotherapy (the use of Anti-Obesity Medications), when indicated and appropriate, is the gold standard of care for ALL of these health problems.
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Double-Board-Certified
A double-board-certified obesity and weight management specialist is a health professional certified in both obesity medicine and another medical specialty, such as internal or family medicine. They have extensive training in evaluating and treating obesity and can provide a range of interventions to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
What They Do
Educate patients about obesity
and weight management.
Recommend treatment options,
such as lifestyle changes, medications, or surgery.
Monitor patients’ progress
and help them maintain a healthy weight.
Success Stories!
I came to Katie a diabetic with high blood pressure, knee and hip pain. My intention was to lose enough weight to qualify for a knee replacement surgery however I did not anticipate how much more I would gain by working with Katie. Not only does she have a genuinely
caring disposition, her knowledge for obesity and weight management is second to none. She ordered an extensive lab work up and then spent a significant amount of time with me and my wife going over what the lab results meant and how they affected my health. She also
explained how these results help her to create a treatment plan specific to my needs and one that would help me achieve the most success.
I am no longer a diabetic, no longer have high blood pressure or joint pain. What I didn’t anticipate was the improvement in my quality of life and desire to go out and enjoy my retirement. As a bonus, my wife and I adore Katie. She really does treat you like family. She’s a true gem and the real deal.
I am no longer a diabetic, no longer have high blood pressure or joint pain. What I didn’t anticipate was the improvement in my quality of life and desire to go out and enjoy my retirement. As a bonus, my wife and I adore Katie. She really does treat you like family. She’s a true gem and the real deal.
Before I started working with Katie, I had spent countless hours calorie counting, macro counting, weighing and measuring every ounce of food I ate. I was at the gym, faithfully, 5-6 days per week. I work on my feet and would easily far exceed my daily goal of 10,000 steps. No matter how much I restricted, how much I worked out, my weight just did not budge. Meeting Katie was like finding the last piece of a 10,000 piece puzzle you’ve been working on for years! She ordered metabolic and nutritional screening labs. She actually talked to me AND listened.
She gave me some mild changes to implement after our first visit and then when I returned for my follow up we reviewed labs extensively. We discussed treatment options and Katie revealed the individualized plan she created just for me! 70+ lbs later and I couldn’t be more grateful for the partnership Katie has created with me. She genuinely cares for and about her patients. I am not just a number to her. She remembers details about my family, about my life. She makes the extra effort to include “humanity” in her practice and I can never thank her enough for all she’s done for me, my life and my health.
She gave me some mild changes to implement after our first visit and then when I returned for my follow up we reviewed labs extensively. We discussed treatment options and Katie revealed the individualized plan she created just for me! 70+ lbs later and I couldn’t be more grateful for the partnership Katie has created with me. She genuinely cares for and about her patients. I am not just a number to her. She remembers details about my family, about my life. She makes the extra effort to include “humanity” in her practice and I can never thank her enough for all she’s done for me, my life and my health.
Katie shows compassion, patience and is very encouraging when it comes to a person's weight loss journey. Prior to meeting Katie, I had tried every way to lose weight. As I got older, it became more difficult to lose weight so I began looking for a knowledgeable and caring person that could help me. When I met Katie, she made me feel very confident and positive about my weight loss journey. Needless to say, she helped me to reach my goal. “Dr. Diva” (as I fondly nicknamed her), Thank You for all your positivity, your knowledge and your caring disposition. A patient for life.
JE
Working with Katie is like working with the most supportive best friend you never knew you had. Someone you can trust your health with. Someone who listens and really gets it. Gets what you’re feeling and what you’re struggling with…all without judgement. It’s like having your own personal cheerleader to cheer you on, support you and celebrate wins with you. I wouldn’t trade working with Katie for anything in the world!
I came to Katie a diabetic with high blood pressure, knee and hip pain. My intention was to lose enough weight to qualify for a knee replacement surgery however I did not anticipate how much more I would gain by working with Katie. Not only does she have a genuinely
caring disposition, her knowledge for obesity and weight management is second to none. She ordered an extensive lab work up and then spent a significant amount of time with me and my wife going over what the lab results meant and how they affected my health. She also
explained how these results help her to create a treatment plan specific to my needs and one that would help me achieve the most success.
I am no longer a diabetic, no longer have high blood pressure or joint pain. What I didn’t anticipate was the improvement in my quality of life and desire to go out and enjoy my retirement. As a bonus, my wife and I adore Katie. She really does treat you like family. She’s a true gem and the real deal.
I am no longer a diabetic, no longer have high blood pressure or joint pain. What I didn’t anticipate was the improvement in my quality of life and desire to go out and enjoy my retirement. As a bonus, my wife and I adore Katie. She really does treat you like family. She’s a true gem and the real deal.
Before I started working with Katie, I had spent countless hours calorie counting, macro counting, weighing and measuring every ounce of food I ate. I was at the gym, faithfully, 5-6 days per week. I work on my feet and would easily far exceed my daily goal of 10,000 steps. No matter how much I restricted, how much I worked out, my weight just did not budge. Meeting Katie was like finding the last piece of a 10,000 piece puzzle you’ve been working on for years! She ordered metabolic and nutritional screening labs. She actually talked to me AND listened.
She gave me some mild changes to implement after our first visit and then when I returned for my follow up we reviewed labs extensively. We discussed treatment options and Katie revealed the individualized plan she created just for me! 70+ lbs later and I couldn’t be more grateful for the partnership Katie has created with me. She genuinely cares for and about her patients. I am not just a number to her. She remembers details about my family, about my life. She makes the extra effort to include “humanity” in her practice and I can never thank her enough for all she’s done for me, my life and my health.
She gave me some mild changes to implement after our first visit and then when I returned for my follow up we reviewed labs extensively. We discussed treatment options and Katie revealed the individualized plan she created just for me! 70+ lbs later and I couldn’t be more grateful for the partnership Katie has created with me. She genuinely cares for and about her patients. I am not just a number to her. She remembers details about my family, about my life. She makes the extra effort to include “humanity” in her practice and I can never thank her enough for all she’s done for me, my life and my health.