Obesity affects close to 40% of adults in the United States, and diet and exercise are only part of the story. Plenty of people are working hard and still stuck because something underneath is working against them. Direct primary care gives a provider the time to find that something and treat it, which is often what finally moves the scale.
Insulin resistance is one of the usual culprits, and left alone it can progress to type 2 diabetes while making weight gain easier. Providers at Vancouver Direct Primary Care in Portland build nutrition plans aimed squarely at lowering insulin resistance, and can prescribe medication such as metformin when improving insulin sensitivity calls for it.
Sleep apnea is another, and it shows up more often in people carrying extra weight. A provider can order a sleep study to confirm the diagnosis and start treatment such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Sleep quality improves, and weight loss gets easier as a result.
Thyroid problems belong on the list too, and thorough thyroid function testing is what separates a real diagnosis from a guess. Hormonal conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) also drive weight gain, and both respond far better to a plan built around the actual cause.
The through line is simple. When the underlying issue gets identified and treated, weight loss stops feeling like a fight against your own body. That is the kind of thorough, personal care Vancouver Direct Primary Care in Portland is built to deliver.
Vancouver Direct Primary Care in Portland is ready to help with your weight loss goals. For more on the Weight Loss Program click HERE. Our patient first, zero surprises pricing is $149 per month.