SustainMD offers a physician supervised diabetic weight loss program designed to support people with type 2 diabetes through personalized medical treatment, metabolic care, and sustainable weight loss strategies delivered through telehealth.
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Weight loss plays an important role in improving blood sugar control for people living with type 2 diabetes. Excess body weight can worsen insulin resistance, which makes it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar levels effectively. When weight loss occurs in a safe and structured way, insulin sensitivity can improve and blood glucose levels may become easier to manage.
Many patients with diabetes feel frustrated because traditional dieting often focuses only on calorie restriction. Diabetes related weight gain is frequently driven by deeper metabolic issues such as insulin resistance, hormonal changes, and medications that influence appetite or fat storage.
A medical weight loss program for diabetes focuses on these underlying metabolic factors. With physician supervision, treatment may include personalized nutrition strategies, lifestyle guidance, and medications that support weight management when appropriate.
At SustainMD, our goal is to help patients improve their metabolic health while supporting safe and sustainable weight loss through a personalized, doctor led program.
Insulin resistance is one of the main drivers of type 2 diabetes. When the body’s cells stop responding properly to insulin, the pancreas produces more insulin to keep blood sugar stable.
Over time this can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and increased fat storage. Many patients with type 2 diabetes experience stubborn weight gain or difficulty losing weight because insulin resistance affects how the body processes energy.
Improving insulin sensitivity is an important step in supporting both diabetes management and weight loss.
Weight gain related to diabetes is often influenced by several metabolic and hormonal factors.
These may include
Addressing these factors with medical guidance can help patients create a sustainable path toward weight loss and improved metabolic health.
Our diabetic weight loss program is designed for individuals who want physician guided support for weight management and metabolic health.
Have type 2 diabetes and want to lose weight safely
Have insulin resistance or prediabetes
Experience difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise
Have diabetes related conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol
Want personalized support rather than a one size fits all diet
SustainMD’s Medical Weight Loss Program provides structured physician guided care through telehealth.
Your Care Journey
Step 1
Comprehensive Physician Consultation
Your care begins with a detailed virtual consultation. During this visit your physician reviews your medical history, diabetes management plan, medications, and lifestyle factors. Laboratory testing may be recommended to better understand your metabolic health.
Step 2
Personalized Weight Loss Plan for Diabetes
Based on your evaluation, your physician develops a personalized diabetic weight loss plan designed to support safe weight reduction and improved blood sugar control. This plan may include nutrition strategies, physical activity guidance, behavioral support, and medications when appropriate.
Step 3
Ongoing Physician Monitoring
Patients meet regularly with their physician through telehealth visits. These visits help track progress, review metabolic markers, and adjust treatment when needed.
Step 4
Long Term Metabolic Health Support
Weight loss and diabetes care require long term support. Your physician works with you to create sustainable habits that support continued metabolic health.
Effective weight loss for type 2 diabetes requires addressing both weight management and blood sugar control.
Our physician guided treatment approach may include
This comprehensive approach helps patients improve their overall metabolic health while supporting sustainable weight loss.
Patients who participate in a physician supervised diabetic weight loss program often experience significant improvements in health.
Program Fee
Initial Consultation
Improved blood sugar control
Reduced insulin resistance
Sustainable weight loss
Increased daily energy levels
Reduced risk of diabetes related complications
Improved cholesterol and blood pressure levels
Better long term metabolic health
Our goal is to help patients improve their health while building habits that support lasting results.
Program Fee
Initial Consultation
Care at SustainMD is guided by Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, a board certified family medicine physician with advanced training in obesity medicine and metabolic health.
Dr. Barbee works closely with patients to understand the medical causes of weight gain and create personalized treatment plans that support long term health.
Through SustainMD’s telehealth clinic, patients receive expert physician care without needing to travel to a clinic.
SustainMD provides telehealth services for patients located in
Patients can access physician guided medical weight loss care through secure virtual visits.
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Dr. Barbee listens to your concerns, is empathetic and knowledgable. Not once has she made me feel ashamed or less than. She gives practical, reasonable and most importantly, doable recommendations. She uses lifestyle interventions instead of immediately jumping to medications, but will also use medications if you and she believe
Patient11
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Patient9
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A.M.
Dr. Barbee understands that health is not one-size-fits-all. She takes the time to listen, remembers details, and works collaboratively with me as things evolve. The most meaningful part of working with her is feeling truly heard and supported, not just during appointments but overall in my care.
Andrea
The best! I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee’s for years! She has guided and treated me in my worst and best days. Her professionalism is top notch, along with her knowledge of health. You cannot ask for any better care than Dr. Barbee!
Suzanne Layser
Truly a compassionate Doctor- I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Barbee. I felt truly cared for. Dr. Barbee was incredibly compassionate, took the time to really listen, and never made me feel rushed. She asked thoughtful questions and genuinely wanted to understand what I was experiencing. What impressed
Patient8
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Patient6
Thoughtful, caring and truly helpful-I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee for many years. I have always found her honest and helpful. She works hard to look at root causes, which can take a while to figure out. She is persistent, yet kind. As we age, our bodies change.
Yes. Weight loss can improve insulin sensitivity and help lower blood sugar levels. Many patients find that even modest weight loss can make diabetes easier to manage.
The most effective plan addresses metabolic health, insulin resistance, and lifestyle factors. Physician guided programs can help ensure that weight loss strategies are safe and effective.
Yes. Online medical weight loss programs allow patients to receive physician supervision and personalized treatment through telehealth.
Some patients benefit from medications that support weight loss or improve insulin sensitivity. Your physician will determine whether medication is appropriate based on your health history.
Weight loss can improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, and kidney problems.
Patients typically meet with their physician regularly through telehealth visits to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
Living with diabetes and struggling with weight can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional diets do not address the underlying metabolic causes.
Our physician guided program focuses on improving metabolic health and supporting sustainable weight loss so you can feel more confident managing your diabetes and overall wellbeing.
Physician Credentials
Care is provided by Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, MD, a board certified family medicine physician with advanced training in obesity medicine and metabolic health.
Educational Disclaimer
Information on this page is provided for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Not Emergency Care
SustainMD telehealth services are not intended for emergency medical situations.
Privacy and Security
All virtual visits are conducted using secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms to protect patient privacy.
Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Whether you’re interested in our comprehensive medical weight loss program, our dedicated obesity management services, or our revolutionary direct primary care model, SustainMD is here to help.
