Adherence

Integrating population health management (nonclinical staff outreach and monitoring) with an online weight management program produces significantly greater weight loss at 12 months compared to the online program alone or usual care in primary care patients with obesity and comorbidities.

If you have obesity and a condition like high blood pressure or diabetes, using a digital weight loss program is better than doing nothing, but adding human support (like regular check-ins from a health coach) makes it even more effective. You don't need to be a tech expert; the program provides guidance and staff will reach out if you stop using it. Expect modest weight loss (around 3-7 lbs) over a year, which is a small but meaningful health improvement.