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Obesity is not a lifestyle choice or a lack of willpower! It is a chronic disease. Through this education, you will learn:

  • The many causes of obesity
  • The benefits of weight loss and setting long-term goals for weight management
  • The importance of working with a healthcare provider to choose the weight management strategies that are best for you
  • Ways to overcome negative views and feelings about obesity and weight management

Hear from Dr. Lowe Clayton as she describes what you can learn about weight and weight management in this program.

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Patient Testimonials

Hear real patients share their weight management journeys.

Hear about overcoming struggles with weight management by partnering with a healthcare provider.

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Hear about the benefits of changes in lifestyle to help manage weight.

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Hear about the benefits of medication to help with weight management.

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FAQs

Do you have questions about weight or weight management? Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton and Dr. Kerry Scott share answers to questions frequently asked by patients.

Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton discusses medical conditions related to obesity and how weight loss can improve those conditions.

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Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton explains why “healthy weight” can mean different things for different people.

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Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton describes the importance of a comprehensive, healthy approach to weight management.

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Dr. Kerry Scott explains why and when medications may be appropriate to help people manage their weight.

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Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton discusses the importance of ongoing weight management, which may include long-term use of medication.

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Dr. Kerry Scott explains why a medication that can help with weight management needs to be used along with diet and exercise.

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Dr. Kerry Scott explains when weight-loss surgery can be considered and how people can qualify for the procedures.

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Dr. Kerry Scott describes the process used by the Food and Drug Administration to assess the safety and effectiveness of medications.

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Dr. Kerry Scott discusses the importance of including family members in efforts to support weight management.

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Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton explains the role of behavioral changes in helping to manage weight.

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Our Experts

Tiffany Lowe Clayton, DO, DABOM, MHPE
Obesity Medicine Specialist
WakeMed Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss
Cary, NC
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Campbell University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Buies Creek, NC
Kerry Scott, DO, MBA, FACOFP, CCMS
Memorial Physician Clinics
Family Practice Medical Park
Biloxi, MS

Resources

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Communicating About Obesity

Comprehensive Information About Obesity

Information About Medications for Weight Management

Insurance Coverage and Medication Access

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