Patients spend an average of 15 minutes with their primary care doctor, even less time if they are seeing a specialist. This is all the time allotted to review their chronic medical conditions, go over medications, and bring up any new ailments. In short, a routine appointment with a doctor can be a whirlwind. Patients leave the office feeling overwhelmed, confused, and hoping they remembered everything they wanted to discuss.
Today many patients are asking about GLP1’s. With multiple indications, many people want to learn more about this class of medication and see if it is a good option for them. When I prescribe GLP1s, the time spent in the office is geared toward making sure it is a good fit for the patient. It is imperative to spend time reviewing personal medical history and family history before we get to the point of prescribing. Once the script is sent, that is usually where the visit ends. Many patients are left wondering what is next? I can tell they have many additional questions, and I wish we had more resources to help them in the real world. This is where Menu-Order AI steps in.
Menu-Order AI helps to bridge this gap between receiving a prescription for GLP1 and managing healthy eating and weight loss in the real world. Ideally, patients would have access to a nutritionist to help guide them while on weight loss medications. Even though they are taking the newly prescribed medication as directed, most of the daily food choices contribute to increased weight gain. Educating patients about healthy food options is a huge undertaking that physicians can’t do alone. When people eat at home, they tend to make healthier choices since temptation is lower. They have a better idea of which food is healthy. Since it isn’t realistic to expect people to always eat at home and meal prep, I want them to feel confident they are making healthy, informed decisions when dining out.
Menu-Order AI is an app that allows people to scan restaurants and fast-food menus, then will provide options that align with their specific goals. Increasing protein is crucial for people that are on GLP1 medications. GLP1 medications are not a FAT loss medication; they are a WEIGHT loss medication. When losing weight, this includes fat and muscle mass. This is why it is imperative to incorporate strength training along with increased protein in their diet. Menu-Order AI helps patients choose options that will meet these specific goals. All of this is located in one convenient app, taking the stress out of dining in restaurants.
For a weight loss program to be successful, multiple parts need to be working together, complementing each other. These 4 crucial steps include:
- Committing to a weight loss goal
- GLP1 use
- Menu-Order AI
- Social support
Weight loss is successful when it is easy, convenient, and becomes habitual. Most people commit to a goal but find the process to be too strict and not aligned with their daily routines. Menu-Order AI is here to help get people through the difficult times, stay on track and continue towards their goal. It provides feedback in real time without people feeling isolated on their weight loss journey. This app can increase initial weight loss success and aide in long term weight maintenance.