Medical Weight Management

Doctor-supervised medical weight management programme combining lifestyle coaching, personalised nutrition plans, exercise prescription, and clinical monitoring to achieve safe, sustained weight loss.

Minmed Group's Medical Weight Management Programme addresses the biological, nutritional, and behavioural drivers of weight gain through a structured, clinically supervised approach. Recognising that excess weight is rarely a result of willpower alone, the programme provides patients with the medical support, knowledge, and accountability needed to achieve and sustain meaningful weight loss. The programme begins with a comprehensive medical consultation where the physician reviews the patient's weight history, dietary patterns, physical activity levels, current medications, and any comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, or joint disease. Baseline assessments include BMI, waist circumference, body composition analysis, blood pressure, and relevant blood tests (fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting lipid profile, thyroid function). Based on the assessment, a personalised treatment plan is developed. For patients meeting clinical criteria — typically a BMI of 23 kg/m² or above for Asians, or 27 kg/m² with weight-related health conditions — GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy may be recommended to support appetite regulation and metabolic improvement. Separately, registered dietitians develop a culturally sensitive, sustainable meal plan tailored to the patient's preferences, schedule, and health targets. Physical activity recommendations are calibrated to the patient's current fitness level and any joint or cardiovascular limitations. Behavioural strategies to manage emotional eating, stress-driven food choices, and social eating contexts are incorporated throughout. Regular medical follow-up tracks progress on weight, metabolic markers, and medication tolerability, with adjustments made as needed. The programme's goal is a safe, gradual reduction of 5–15% body weight over 12–18 months — a range associated with significant improvements in blood sugar control, cardiovascular risk, joint loading, energy, and quality of life. Minmed's multidisciplinary team ensures patients receive comprehensive, non-judgemental care throughout their weight loss journey.