Obesity poses serious health dangers, especially for Asian people who face risks at lower weights than others. New medicines offer real weight loss hope, and special clinics bring teams together to guide patients toward lasting change.

Hidden Dangers for Asians

Asians, including Indians, develop problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, fatty liver, joint pain, and sleep apnea even at a BMI of 25 or higher—much lower than the usual 30 cutoff for others. This happens because fat builds up more around organs in the belly, harming the body faster despite looking slimmer. These risks shorten life and raise daily struggles for millions.

Game-Changing New Treatments

Drugs like semaglutide (found in Ozempic or Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are GLP-1 agonists that curb hunger, slow stomach emptying, and help shed weight—up to 15-20% of body weight in trials. Benefits include better blood sugar control, lower heart risks, and improved energy without diabetes. Side effects like nausea are common at first but often fade; doctors watch closely for best results.

Power of Team Clinics

Multidisciplinary obesity clinics unite doctors, diet experts, psychologists, exercise trainers, and nurses for full care. They craft custom plans with diet tweaks, therapy for emotional eating, workouts, and meds, boosting success rates and keeping weight off long-term. Patients gain better mood, health markers, and quality of life through ongoing support.

These steps can turn the tide. Seek expert help early to reclaim health.