At Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine, we are dedicated to providing a holistic approach to your health and well-being. Our metabolic medicine services are designed to address the complex interplay between metabolism, weight management, and overall health.
Our focus is not the number on the scales - but creating as long a healthy life for you that we can. We aim to increase your
Healthspan, your healthy lifespan. The longer we can live in a healthier body, the better we can enjoy life.
What is Metabolic Medicine?
Metabolic medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders related to the body's metabolism. You would have heard of "metabolic syndrome" - this is what we aim to cure,
before it becomes a major problem.
When we live in a larger body, we have a higher risk of diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart attacks, strokes and osteoporosis. Often we don't find out about these conditions until it's too late, until you already need medication. But at Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine - we assess for all these things when we start to see you.
What tests do we do? We aim to look for pre diabetes, liver disease, cholesterol issues and hormonal disorders (like thyroid disease and osteoporosis - BEFORE it becomes a problem for you. To do this, we run you through a full set of blood tests to find out what your body is doing, before you need medication.
We ALSO check for any deficiencies that might make you feel tired, lethargic or compromise your overall health. To do this, we check your iron levels, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate among several others.
So whether you're aiming for surgery, or if you were undertaking our medication-only weight loss program, we will do both sets of blood tests to see what we can do to help you on your journey.
Why do we do this? because we *know* our patients want to live longer and healthier lives. When I ask our patients why they're seeing us, the reasons are very similar:
* to live a long and healthy life
* to see my kids grow up
* to have the opportunity to have children (fertility reasons)
* I don't want to develop the early onset heart disease or diabetes that my family members did
* I want to be able to enjoy things - travelling with kids, on planes
* Confidence and self-esteem - because you want to feel more like... your authentic self.
Our Approach to Metabolic Medicine
At Aurora Bariatrics, we adopt a personalised and comprehensive approach to metabolic medicine. Our team of expert clinicians includes our General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner, and Surgeon. As needed, we also bring in our holistic team of dietitians, psychologist and exercise physiologist.
We collaborate to create tailored treatment plans for you. Here’s what you can expect at your first and ongoing appointments:
- Comprehensive Assessments:
- Detailed Medical History:
Understanding your medical history, lifestyle, and dietary habits.
- Advanced Diagnostic Testing: Utilising blood tests, metabolic rate assessments, and other diagnostics to pinpoint metabolic issues.
- Personalised Treatment Plans:
- Nutrition Counseling: Developing dietary plans tailored to your specific metabolic needs.
- Medical Management:
Prescribing medications to regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and other metabolic parameters.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Providing guidance on physical activity and behavior changes to support metabolic health.
- Integrated Care:
- Bariatric Surgery: For eligible patients, surgical options like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy can significantly impact metabolic health.
- Medication Management:
Medication options for appropriate patients including injectable and oral medications. Comprehensive care plans for managing obesity, including education and medical therapy as needed.
- Follow-Up and Support: Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure sustained health improvements.
Benefits of Metabolic Medicine
- IMPROVED HEALTHSPAN: Our goal is to increase your "healthy life-span", or
healthspan, the longer you live a healthy life, not just by years alone.
- Improved Weight Management: Addressing
metabolic dysfunction and hormonal disruption can make weight loss more achievable and sustainable.
- Enhanced Energy Levels:
Optimising metabolism can lead to increased energy and vitality.
- Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases:
Proper metabolic management lowers the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues. We assess for hormonal changes, liver disease, protein levels, cholesterol profile, iron studies and a multitude of vitamin levels.
- Personalised Care: Our approach ensures that your treatment plan is specifically tailored to your unique health needs, incorporating medical, nursing, dietetic and psychological care.
Why Choose Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine?
- Expert Team: Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in bariatric surgery, weight loss medication, nutrition, and diabetes education.
- Comprehensive Care:
We provide a full spectrum of services, from initial assessment to long-term follow-up, ensuring you receive continuous and coordinated care.
- Patient-Centered Approach:
We prioritise your individual needs, preferences, and goals in all aspects of your treatment plan.
Get Started on Your Journey to Better Health
If you’re ready to take control of your metabolic health and achieve lasting well-being, Aurora Bariatrics is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how our metabolic medicine services can benefit you.
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At Aurora Bariatrics & Metabolic Medicine, we believe that understanding and optimising your metabolism is the key to unlocking better life-long health. Join us on the journey to a healthier, happier you.
