For the first time, WW, formerly called Weight Watchers, and Noom are fine-tuning special programs, not yet available, that will incorporate the prescription weight loss drugs like Wegovy for those with a substantial amount of weight to lose.
Now, WW is developing a special program for those who are eligible for the weight loss medications, according to Gary Foster, PhD, WW’s chief scientific officer and an adjunct professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Foster couldn’t give a firm date for when the new program will be available, but he said “it will be months, not years.” Those interested in the new program are invited to add their names to the wait list on the website. Foster declined to say how many have signed up. Noom is an existing online platform offering help with health and wellness, including weight loss. It is also testing a program called Noom Clinical, according to a statement from a company spokesperson. After an evaluation by a trained clinician, users who meet the criteria can ask about getting a weight loss medication.
While an evaluation by a doctor is needed, many aren’t familiar with obesity treatment, as they didn’t learn about obesity medicine in medical school years ago, Garvey said. He sees a role for telemedicine but said there should also be a face-to-face exam with lab tests to thoroughly evaluate the person.
“I would not send them to WW,” Desai said. “I would manage the behavioral aspects.” She works with a nutritionist, a health coach, and others.Some who have followed the “eat less, move more” mentality for years with success aren’t convinced that prescription medications are the way to go.
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