It is no secret that many people have a goal of losing weight. From just a few pounds to a significant weight loss goal, approximately 49% of adults express a desire or are actively trying to lose weight. That is nearly the same number of Americans certified obese, which stood at 41% of the population as of 2020. Weight loss is clearly a subject that is on the mind of millions of Americans. Now, a company has emerged that addresses this overwhelming desire for healthy weight loss and has introduced a tested and proven path to long-lasting weight loss success.
MD Exam combines the latest in weight loss medication, expert coaching, and up-to-date technology to encourage not only fast weight loss, but lifestyle shifts that keep the weight off. “MD Exam is higher-tech, more affordable, and easier to get started on than any other weight loss program,” says Sergio Padron, founder of MD Exam.
A focus on health
To Padron and the team at MD Exam, the obesity epidemic is treatable with the right tools and support. “MD Exam is made up of doctors and pharmacists, and we combine the latest clinical research with practical, medical expertise,” explains Padron. “Weight loss is more than just drugs, it’s psychological, and MD Exam uses technology to tap into that.”
Padron believes mental health and the obesity epidemic are linked. By combining healthy medical options with mental health services, MD Exam offers a comprehensive weight loss program that produces results. “Alongside the latest GLP1 medication, MD Exam partners each patient with a concierge nurse, providing coaching, counseling, nutrition, and exercise programs as needed,” says Padron.
The MD Exam program is an affordable and accessible option for anyone, regardless of how much weight they would like to lose. The medications used within the various levels of the program are FDA approved and safe. “Our most significant difference is that we are teaching and showing our patients that they need to make a lifestyle change, not just for the period while they take the Semaglutide,” says Padron.
A program for anyone
No two weight loss journeys are the same, and MD Exam acknowledges this fact by offering various programs to fit the individual needs of unique patients. Their Classic Program acts as a “kick-starter”. Through the use of a time-tested weight loss drug proven effective for over 40 years, this entry-level program has worked wonders for many patients looking to ease into a weight loss regimen.
The Game Changer program is just as it sounds — a true game changer. This program is based around semaglutide, a family of medications that have been making headlines in recent years under brand names like Ozempic. Even Hollywood stars have started to see the benefit of semaglutides for lasting weight loss. They are proven effective and safe for long-term use, working with a patient’s hormones to help them feel full faster, thereby reducing the impulse to eat more.
For patients who need a more stringent program, there is the Ultimate Program. This program employs the strongest weight loss drug available on the market — Tirzepatide. In recent studies by Eli Lilly, Tirzepatide has shown to lead to an average of 15.7% — or 34 lbs — of weight loss for users.
In addition to these structured programs, MD Exam also offers a program based around the popular drug Wegovy. By using these effective medications combined with diet, exercise, and mental health direction, patients can not only lose weight, but also change their entire relationship with their bodies and how to fuel them with a healthy relationship to food.
Overcoming barriers to success
In Padron’s estimation, there are several barriers to weight loss success that MD Exam tries to address and help patients overcome.
“The biggest issues include a lack of knowledge about proper eating, exercise, and self-care habits,” says Padron.
Time can be a significant hurdle for many people. Our lives are busier than ever, and responsibilities like jobs, kids, school, and housekeeping can leave many to put weight loss — and self-care altogether — on the back burner.
Padron is also quick to point out that some weight gain and obesity issues are not due to anything the patient may have done, but rather to hormonal issues. “For patients struggling with hormonal imbalances, such as hypothyroidism, losing weight can be difficult — if not nearly impossible without the right tools,” says Padron. The MD Exam plans include looking at medical histories to pinpoint possible hormonal issues that could be standing in the way of weight loss goals.
MD Exam focuses heavily on the lifestyle changes necessary for lasting weight loss success. During the pandemic, many people gained weight due to a sedentary lifestyle and an increase in binge eating. The team with MD Exam hopes to help those who put on the “Pandemic Pounds” reframe their lifestyle approach and lead a healthier existence.
The end goal for Padron and his team of experts with MD Exam is lasting change — results often missing from other weight loss programs. They are moving forward with their industry-disrupting programs with the knowledge and belief that obesity doesn’t have to be a given for anyone. To Padron, solving the problem of obesity is the biggest impact his company can have on the world.
