Weight & metabolic health in Dubai
Weight is influenced by biological, medical, psychological and social factors — not willpower alone. Medical weight management focuses on the drivers, not the numbers on the scale.
Overview
A proper weight assessment includes body composition, waist circumference, blood pressure, HbA1c, insulin, lipids, thyroid, liver enzymes and, in some cases, hormones. Treatment is personalised and can include nutrition, movement, sleep, behavioural support and medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists where clinically appropriate.
Common risk factors
- · Genetic and family patterns
- · Hormonal changes including menopause and PCOS
- · Medications that promote weight gain
- · Sleep deprivation and shift work
- · Chronic stress
Conditions in this category
Relevant tests
- · HbA1c
- · Fasting insulin
- · Lipid profile with ApoB
- · Liver function
- · TSH
- · Vitamin D
When to book a GP
- · BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with a weight-related health condition
- · Weight has plateaued despite consistent effort
- · You want to understand whether medical treatment is suitable
Relevant Aafiyah services
- · Severe abdominal pain while taking a GLP-1 medicine
- · Unintentional rapid weight loss without any lifestyle change
Dubai emergency services: 998.
Questions people ask
Are GLP-1 medicines like Wegovy or Mounjaro suitable for everyone?+
No. They are prescription medicines with clear eligibility criteria, monitoring requirements and side effects. A doctor should assess suitability before starting.
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