Signs and symptoms to discuss with a physician

Weight-related patterns

• Persistent weight regain after periods of intentional weight loss
• Difficulty losing weight despite sustained changes in nutrition and physical activity
• Weight gain after starting or stopping a medication
• Rapid weight regain after discontinuing a GLP-1 medication

Metabolic patterns

• Elevated fasting blood sugar or hemoglobin A1c
• Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis
• Elevated blood pressure or cholesterol on repeated readings
• Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD) noted on imaging or labs

Symptoms that may warrant evaluation

• Snoring, witnessed apnea, or excessive daytime sleepiness
• Joint pain or reduced mobility related to weight
• Reflux symptoms that have changed in severity or frequency
• Menstrual irregularities associated with metabolic conditions such as PCOS

Any single symptom on this page can have many possible causes. Only a qualified clinician who has reviewed your full history and examined you can determine what applies to you.