Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center has helped people manage weight for more than 50 years through medical, nutrition, behavioral, and exercise support.
medically supervised weight loss
people needing nutrition, exercise, and behavioral support together
weight loss complicated by diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, or osteoarthritis
Metabolic Research Center offers personalized medical weight loss programs, doctor-prescribed GLP-1 medications, and one-on-one coaching through over 100 locations in 22 states.
People seeking doctor-prescribed GLP-1 weight loss medications
People wanting one-on-one weight loss coaching
People seeking structured menus and long-term lifestyle support
Dr. Simonds Weight Loss offers GLP-1 combination therapy, onsite medication dispensing, and published $250 initial and $85 follow-up pricing in Durham.
Patients seeking medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss treatment
Patients interested in combination prescription weight loss therapy
Patients who want an onsite pharmacy for prescribed weight loss medication
Which Durham weight-loss center publishes its prices?
Dr. Simonds Weight Loss lists a $250 initial visit and $85 follow-up visits; medication costs are separate.
Where can I get weight-loss support for diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea?
Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center specifically lists medically supervised weight loss for people whose weight management is complicated by diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, or osteoarthritis.
Which Durham weight-loss programs offer GLP-1 medications?
Metabolic Research Center, Dr. Simonds Weight Loss, Medi-Weightloss, and Weight Watchers list GLP-1-related services. Eligibility, medication availability, and medication costs vary by provider.
Are weight-loss centers appropriate for an emergency?
No. The listed programs are for routine consultations, treatment, coaching, or ongoing management—not emergency care; urgent symptoms should be handled through emergency medical services or an emergency department.
What should I compare before choosing a Durham weight-loss program?
Compare whether it offers clinician supervision, nutrition or behavioral counseling, exercise guidance, medication management, metabolic testing, published visit fees, and in-person or virtual appointments.