Does the "Slim Pen Rebellion" affect blood sugar medication? Why do I still gain weight even after taking slimming pills? The true role of medicine revealed
It’s like a strong man helping a boxer to win a tug-of-war competition. Doctors reveal the true effect of the slimming pen
The “slim pen” that has become popular in recent years is regarded as a powerful tool for weight management and body maintenance. Its invention is inseparable from the treatment of diabetes. Dr. Ma Wenya, director of the Department of Metabolic Endocrinology of Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital, pointed out that certain diabetic patients do have difficulties in “controlling their appetite,” which may be due to physiological problems rather than a lack of willpower.
“Some patients may have difficulty in controlling their appetite due to problems in brain signal transmission, which prevents their satiety feeling from being conveyed normally, making it difficult to control their appetite. Patients often feel frustrated when they are unable to control their diet despite their efforts.” However, in response to the above situation, “Slimming Pen” gives patients hope. The “incretin” in the Slim Pen helps patients control their appetite. “For patients who have difficulty controlling their appetite, it’s like having Dwayne Johnson on their side, winning the tug-of-war with just one pull. "
Dr. Ma Wenya explained that there is actually a close relationship between intestinal hormones and eating behavior. Regulating intestinal hormonal signals helps change eating behavior; when drugs help patients effectively control their diet and thereby lose weight, this may also lead to changes in the patient’s self-perception, such as self-confidence and confidence in the body due to weight loss. Satisfied with the image, he even changed his original resistance to exercise.
What is the reason for the shortage of thin pens? Why do I still gain weight even after taking slimming pills?
However, “slimming pens” or “weight loss pens” have been frequently out of stock recently, even squeezing out the medication needs of some diabetics. Dr. Ma Wenya said that it is currently difficult for even hospitals to obtain incretin drugs. One of the main reasons may be related to the shortage of raw materials during the epidemic. On the other hand, it may be because of its weight loss effect, which makes the public regard it as “weight loss.” Heavy artifact”, thus causing a supply shortage.
However, this does not mean that everyone needs or is suitable for the use of enterocrine drugs. “Indeed, for people who are morbidly obese or have difficulty controlling their food, drug assistance may be necessary; but for people who are just pursuing a slimmer figure, in fact, they should resort to medical aesthetics rather than medical needs.”
Dr. Ma Wenya explained that once a diabetic patient starts using drugs to control weight, the more important thing is to change his lifestyle. Some patients may rely too much on the effects of the drug and ignore the importance of behavioral changes while taking the drug. “This is why once patients stop taking the drug, they can easily return to their original weight.” In contrast, those who are using Patients who can internalize healthy habits into their daily lives while taking medications have a higher chance of maintaining successful weight control.
Finally, Dr. Ma Wenya said that the medical community continues to innovate and look for better treatments. Recently, there have been new breakthroughs in the treatment of diabetes. For example, the “two-in-one” enterocrine is about to be released, and subjects will be treated with one dose per week. There is a chance to help with weight loss in half a year. However, no matter how new treatment methods advance, self-management and behavior change are still the most critical parts for patients.
Will long-term insulin intervention harm the body? Medical clarification: Appropriate medication can help control the condition
In addition to enterocrine, it is also important to understand the importance of “insulin” for diabetic patients. Dr. Ma Wenya emphasized that for patients with type 1 diabetes, the use of insulin is even more indispensable. However, the use of insulin may cause hypoglycemia. Now, in addition to blood glucose machines, there are also continuous blood glucose monitors that can provide real-time trend warnings before hypoglycemia, allowing patients to adjust the dose in advance to avoid severe hypoglycemia. As for patients with type 2 diabetes, if they understand the relationship between their diet and their bodies, they can also use a blood glucose machine or continuous blood glucose monitoring system to test themselves.
However, certain patients have incorrect understandings of insulin and believe that long-term use may harm the body. In this regard, Dr. Ma Wenya pointed out that diabetic patients should regard insulin as one of the treatment methods, evaluate the effectiveness by measuring blood sugar, and regard the blood glucose meter as a tool to help understand the physical condition, just like checking the speedometer when driving and avoiding Same as speeding,
“Diabetes patients can use self-examination to understand which foods or dietary portions have a greater impact on their physical condition. In this way, patients can tailor the most suitable eating habits according to their own constitution. "
For people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes but already have symptoms of pre-diabetes, Dr. Ma Wenya recommends that the first priority should be weight management, exercise for at least 150 minutes a week, monitor physical condition regularly, and adjust eating habits appropriately; As for patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes, they should not feel frustrated or despaired by their condition. As long as they actively adjust their living habits and follow medical advice, even if 10 or even 20 years have passed, patients will still have the opportunity to maintain their best condition and live a healthy life. A life no different from ordinary people.
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