Sarah Stombaugh, MD - Personalized Weight Loss

05/29/2026

With so many weight management medications on the market, I often get asked, “How do you choose the best medication for your patient?” The reality is, I just guess

05/28/2026

Big news in obesity medicine! CVS Caremark has brought Zepbound back onto its formulary starting October 1, 2026, reversing a previous decision that required patients to try other prescription drugs like Wegovy first. This change significantly expands GLP-1 coverage options for members, particularly benefiting those who had success with Zepbound weight loss. This update impacts pharmacy benefit managers and broadens access to important GLP-1 medications for many.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Using this information can help you set a new goal for yourself and start growing upon that. It's even easier now to track steps using our smartwatches or smartphones. 😊






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05/27/2026

Did you know the FDA updated the label of all of the obesity management medications to remove BMI requirements? This video is for informational purposes only. Please ask your doctor if these medications are right for you

05/26/2026

Ever wonder why you grab certain foods when you're at the grocery store? This often comes down to physiological responses, not just willpower. Understanding how hormones like influence our hunger and cravings is key to managing our relationship with food. It's important to differentiate between true and triggers like emotional eating to make more informed choices.

05/25/2026

One of my favorite things about being in private practice? I can accept samples from pharmaceutical companies. Giving a patient a sample is a great way for them to see how the medication works before they have to invest a huge amount of money in it. With the price of G L P medications, my patients are so grateful when they can try a sample first. In my former employed office, we didn’t even allow pharmaceutical reps through the door.

Disclaimer: I'm not selling medications. These are just samples from pharmaceutical reps.

05/22/2026

If stepping on the scale brings up emotional challenges, remember that while it provides helpful data, interpreting it directly isn't always beneficial, especially in the context of an eating disorder awareness.

In situations like anorexia recovery or addressing binge eating disorder, scales can offer coded results to your healthcare team without revealing the specific number, supporting a healthier body image and focusing on overall mental health during your journey.

Visit my YouTube channel, Conquer Your Weight, to learn more!

05/21/2026

in the world of . announced today the results from their phase 3 clinical trial extension. Patients with a starting BMI of greater than 35 lost an average of 30.3% of their starting body weight over 104 weeks.