Hi,
HCG is not recommended by FDA for
weight loss, this can be allergic manifestation side effect of hCG injections [pimples]. If your BMI is more than 29kg / msq then following things can be used conventional diet; ornish diet, low carb diet; Atkin, Joslin why wait diet for diabetic. It should be balanced, low calorie with reduced portion. Commercial weight loss programme [jenny creigh nutrisystem from us RDA, S and agriculture] is good. Avoid alcohol, sodas, highly concentrated sweets. Drinking 500 ml water before meal [if BMI of 25 to 40] is very helpful.
Basically [diet ,physical-activity, behaviour] these 3 are keys in it [join online art of living happyness course or ombw or yltp]. It includes all three sukshm
yoga exercise,
breathing exercise or sky for behavior and overall well being , many health tips/diet tips [actually seen weight reduction in patients without side effects with it. Pharmacologically dietician can be seen or actual office appointment needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician