Begin Your Weight Loss Journey With a Doctor

Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leonard Leng – MBBS, MMed (FM), GDOM, DWD
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026

Starting your weight loss journey can be difficult, especially if there have been previous setbacks. We recognise these challenges and provide medically supervised treatments to support your efforts.

While medications can help in the process, long-term success depends on making changes to your lifestyle. When combined, medication and lifestyle changes not only improve your physical appearance but also promote better health by reducing the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems.

In Singapore, obesity is a significant health concern. HealthHub indicates that around 40% of Singaporeans are overweight.

Obesity can contribute to various significant health problems. Recognising these risks may motivate you to better manage your weight.

Here is how excess weight can impact your health:

• Heart Issues: Extra weight can increase your risk of heart problems like high blood pressure and heart attacks.
• Diabetes: Obesity can make your body less sensitive to insulin, which often leads to type 2 diabetes.
• Joint Pain: Carrying extra weight can strain your joints, especially your knees, causing pain and wear.
• Breathing Problems: Being overweight can affect your lungs, making it hard to breathe, and can worsen sleep apnea.
• Mood and Self-esteem: Weight issues can also affect your mental well-being, leading to depression or feelings of low self-worth.

Managing your weight can help mitigate these risks and lead to a healthier life.

If your efforts at diet and exercise are not yielding results, or if you have health conditions that complicate obesity, it's crucial to seek medical advice.

Here are some key reasons to consult a doctor:

• Lack of Results: If diet and exercise aren't helping, a doctor can identify underlying issues through testing such as an InBody test or DEXA scan, which provide detailed body composition analysis to guide a tailored weight management plan.
• Health Complications: Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can make weight loss more complex and require medical supervision.
• Specialised Treatments: A doctor may recommend treatments like medication or hormone therapy that are tailored to your needs.
• Safe and Effective Planning: Consulting a doctor ensures your weight loss plan is both safe and optimised for your health.

Each weight loss journey is unique, and we offer a range of doctor-prescribed treatments tailored to meet individual needs and goals.

These may include appetite suppressants that help reduce hunger and weight loss injections such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) that assist in regulating appetite.

Understanding Appetite Suppressants

Appetite suppressants are medications designed to make you feel fuller sooner and for longer periods, effectively helping you reduce your overall calorie intake. These medications function by altering the chemical signals that control hunger and satiety in the brain.

The Role of Weight Loss Injections

Weight loss injections typically involve hormones that mimic natural substances in the body to help regulate appetite and metabolism. These injections can include GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), which lead to significant weight loss by enhancing your body's ability to feel full and satisfied with less food, and by improving metabolic processes.

How Enzyme Blockers Aid in Weight Loss

Enzyme blockers work by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for breaking down fats in your diet. This means less fat is absorbed, and more is eliminated through natural processes, reducing the number of calories absorbed from meals.

While medications can provide significant support in your weight loss programme, lasting success depends on lifestyle changes. We encourage adopting a healthy diet that suits your individual needs and engaging in exercise that you enjoy, which can greatly enhance the effectiveness of any medical treatments.

You can talk to a doctor to get more insights into how to better meet your specific health needs and goals.

If you have a problem with weight loss, please feel free to consult our doctor. We have both male and female doctors upon request and our clinics are conveniently located in these two locations:

• Tanjong Pagar Medical Clinic (Closest MRT: Tanjong Pagar EW15)
• Orchard Clinic (Closest MRT: Orchard Boulevard TE13)

ATA Medical (Orchard Clinic)

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• Anson Clinic
• Orchard Clinic
• Jurong Clinic