P:r: Olivier Ziegler, Head of the Specialized Obesity Center at Nancy CHRU, Professor of Nutrition at the University of Lorraine
A new generation of drugs whose use is strictly regulated and whose effectiveness is recognized
In recent years, a new generation of drugs (some already used for diabetes) have proven effective in helping obese people lose weight. The benefit/risk balance is much better: weight loss of 15 to 20% and weight stabilization thereafter, controlled side effects with no risk of depression.
This is, for example, semaglutide (Wegovy), the effect of which is recognized by the High Health Authority (HAS), which recommends reimbursement if the body mass index is above 35 kg/m. Some past scandals require caution, but today the situation is very different. learned societies and health authorities endorse the use of these treatments, which must be monitored and controlled.
Only an obesity specialist can prescribe Wegovy as part of therapeutic education (diet, lifestyle, etc.) and consequences of a multiprofessional approach. International studies have shown…
Source: Le Figaro
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