Medications like Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Saxenda®, and Rybelsus® have rapidly grown in popularity as effective tools for weight loss. You might be wondering if the risks are worth the rewards. While they were originally developed for diabetes management, certain forms such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) are FDA-approved specifically for weight loss. This blog focuses on Wegovy, currently one of … Read More
Can Wegovy help me with weight loss?
There are several new medications out on the market that help patients lose weight. Wegovy (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) have been FDA approved for weight loss. Other names for semaglutide are Ozempic and Rybelsus. Ozempic and Rybelsus are FDA approved for use in diabetics. Wegovy is taken once a week and Saxenda is taken everyday. This article will focus on … Read More
New and Improved Weight Loss Plan for 2022
Happy New Year! We are excited to launch our new and improved weight loss plan at Susarla Primary Care! We have many options along with a nutrition program. Right now there has been an explosion of new medications for weight loss. Here are a few: Wegovy Saxenda Qsymia Off label Wellbutrin Off label Topamax Phentermine (We dont use a lot … Read More
Intermittent Fasting in Patients with Diabetes
Intermittent fasting is a practice that is defined by time restricted eating. There are many types of intermittent fasting plans, the OMAD (one meal a day), the 5:2 (five days of eating with two day of fasting), 16:8 (16 hours of fasting with 8 hours of eating), 18:6 (18 hours of eating and 6 hours of fasting), 24 hour fasts, … Read More
Questions and Answers about the COVID Vaccine
Here are some recent questions and my answers regarding the COVID vaccination. 1. I’ve been infected with COVID in the past and recovered. My course was mild. Do I still need the vaccine? Yes, I would still recommend the vaccine. About 10% of people who were infected with COVID develop a weak antibody response that wears off in approximately 90 … Read More
Intermittent Fasting Can Enhance the Immune System
We have talked about intermittent fasting many times before, and now I want to emphasize how IF (intermittent fasting) can enhance your immune system. This is especially important with it being the cold and flu season. Just to review, here are just a few of the MANY benefits of intermittent fasting: Protection against inflammatory related conditions such as Alzheimers, type … Read More
Jingle Bells on the Sitar
Check out this cool Christmas video of Dr. Susarla playing Jingle Bells on the Sitar.
Testing for COVID-19
There has been a huge rise in the amount of COVID-19 tests done in the United States. Everyday I get questions such as : “Do you do COVID tests in your office?” “Do you have the rapid COVID test available?” “My daughter’s boyfriend got diagnosed with COVID and he was visiting my house. Should I get tested for COVID?” “How … Read More
Why should I get the flu shot this year?
The flu shot will protect from getting the influenza virus. This virus typically causes an abrupt onset of fevers, chills, fatigue, and malaise. Many of us have already had the flu in the past. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get your flu shot. We don’t want to overburden the healthcare system with the … Read More
Work and School Tips For COVID Lockdowns
We are facing a big challenge this fall…many of us have to work and homeschool our kids. How are we going to cope with these added stressors? How are we going to take care of yourself? How are we going to manage these multiple responsibilities? Are you gaining weight and losing sleep? Here are some tips to keep you sane … Read More