Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions by patients seeking treatment with Medical Weight Loss (DNA-Based).

• What are GLP-1 medications?
  Medicines that act like a hormone your gut releases after eating. They reduce appetite and help you feel full for longer. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 pathway; tirzepatide acts on two pathways, GLP-1 and GIP.
• Do you prescribe brand-name or compounded medication?
  Both. We use FDA-approved branded medications and, when clinically appropriate, compounded medication. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products. Your physician explains which option is recommended for you and why.
• What happens if I stop the medication?
  If you stop medication, your appetite and metabolism will gradually return to their natural baseline. This does not make you "worse" than before, but without a maintenance plan, weight regain is common — just as it is after stopping any treatment that was helping.
  
  That's why our program emphasizes:
  
  • metabolic health
  
  • lifestyle coaching
  
  • relapse-prevention strategies
  
  • follow-up after medication
  
  We help you keep the results, not just achieve them.
• Can I combine this with GLP-1 medication?
  Yes, if it is medically appropriate. Many patients use their results to shape nutrition while on medication.
• Semaglutide or tirzepatide – which is right for me?
  Both can lead to significant weight loss. The right choice depends on your health, side effects, cost and availability, and your physician decides it with you.
• Will my genes decide how much weight I lose?
  No. Genes are one factor among many. Habits, sleep, stress, hormones and medication all matter too.