[Long-term weight reduction. Current therapy approaches in obesity]
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An Acupoint Catgut-embedding Therapy for Treating Obesity
Published on: April 4, 2025
S Lichtenstein1, B Schulz, A Hamann
1Abteilung Innere Medizin I, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität Heidelberg.
Abstract:
A large percentage of obese patients can lose weight with a combination of various dietary measures. The following possibilities are available: 1. The fat-reduced, carbohydrate-enhanced diet. 2. Formula diets, which are applied when a mixed diet has failed, or, alternatively, as an "introduction" to a weight-reducing program. In addition, suitable exercise programs and behavior-modifying measures aimed at stabilizing weight losses over the long-term, are also recommended. If this basic program fails, adjunctive drug treatment is indicated. Surgical treatment may be considered when various conservative forms of treatment have proved unsuccessful over a period of years.
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