Medical Weight Loss Care Coaching

This important and valuable tool is included free of charge on all Medical Weight Loss subscriptions through Diddly Health 😊 Though optional, having this level of support during your weight loss journey can prove invaluable. 

Here’s a breakdown of the key components and goals of the program:

Program Overview

• Initial Session & Follow-ups: The program begins with an initial coaching session, scheduled 14 days after the first doses of medication. Follow-up sessions occur every 2 weeks, with flexibility for patients to adjust the cadence based on their preferences.
• Care Coach Support: A team of concierge and care coaches regularly reaches out to patients, ensuring appointments are maintained and offering support as needed. Patients can also pause their participation at any time, giving them control over their journey.

Care Coaching Components

• Medical Focus: Care coaching is rooted in medical guidance, aligning with the patient’s treatment and non-medication goals. Certified Medical Assistants provide this support, ensuring that each patient’s plan is tailored to their needs.
• Personalized Care Plans: Each patient’s care plan is continuously updated through live discussions with the care coach, ensuring that both the patient and their healthcare providers are aligned on the treatment approach.
• Tone & Approach: The coaching is both supportive and action-oriented. Patients should feel heard, cared for, and empowered to make progress toward their personal goals.

Session Structure

• Core Elements: Each session focuses on three core elements:
  1. Review of MWL Program: This includes checking in on side effects, medication adherence, and progress on weight and biomarkers.
  2. Review of Care Plan & Goals: Updates to the patient’s personal care plan and progress towards goals are discussed.
  3. Introduction of New Coaching Module: Each session introduces a new coaching module, which builds on the previous plan and goals.
• Summary Materials: After each session, patients receive digestible summaries of the module discussed, ensuring they can easily reference key takeaways.

Coaching Modules

• Evolving Content: The modules evolve over time, but generally cover areas such as:
  • Side effect management for GLP-1 patients
  • Nutrition and lifestyle strategies, tailored for GLP-1 patients
  • Emotional eating management techniques
  • Stress management and its impact on weight loss
  • Sleep hygiene strategies
  • Social strategies for navigating eating in social settings (holidays, dining out, etc.)

Key Takeaways

• Patient-Centered & Flexible: The program adapts to the needs of the patient, ensuring a balance between medical guidance and personal preference.
• Comprehensive Support: The focus is on providing holistic support to the patient, addressing not just medication, but lifestyle, emotional, and social factors.
• Action-Oriented: There is a strong emphasis on goal-setting, progress tracking, and providing actionable strategies to help patients achieve their MWL goals.

To take action today, here are a few steps you can consider:

1. Schedule Your Initial Session: If you’re ready to begin the MWL program, book your first coaching session. This is key to kickstarting your personalized care plan.
2. Set Clear Goals: Reflect on your personal goals for the program. Are you focusing on weight loss, improving biomarkers, managing stress, or a combination of these? The more specific your goals, the more focused your sessions can be.
3. Prepare Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions about the program, medication, or specific goals, write them down before your session so you can address them with your care coach.
4. Commit to Consistency: Plan to attend your follow-up sessions, and stay engaged with the modules and care plan updates. Consistent check-ins will help you stay on track.
5. Take Advantage of Resources: After each session, be sure to review the summaries and resources shared with you. They’ll help reinforce what you’re learning and provide actionable steps to take in between sessions.

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