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Lifestyle Medicine Maine Weight Loss and Wellness Center in Scarborough, ME.
The Lifestyle Medicine Maine Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic is lead by clinician, Jessica Krol, FNP, DipACLM who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition. Prior to establishing Lifestyle Medicine Maine, Jessica Krol worked as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at Richmond Area Health Center (RAHC). Together with patients, our goal is to implement therapeutic diet and lifestyle interventions to combat the root cause of select chronic illnesses. Jessica Krol, FNP, DipACLM has additional training in nutrition through both Stanford and Cornell in how to leverage dietary pattern to improve the underlying cause of chronic illness. This is NOT a primary care practice.
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Attention Primary Care Clinics: Ask our clinician how we can partner with your clinic for discounted rates at Lifestyle Medicine Maine! Send an e-mail today or call the clinic at 207-200-7319.
About Lifestyle Medicine Maine Membership:
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1:1 Chronic Disease Counseling for Pre-diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes (non-insulin dependent), Insulin-resistant PCOS, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia and ASCVD Risk.
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45 minutes per visit (up to once weekly) via Telehealth or at the Clinic to support interventions.
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Daily program modules to support dietary and lifestyle interventions
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Option of Group Support at the beginning of each Live Sunday Weight Loss and Wellness Program Meeting and on our Private Group Discussion Board
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Lab Monitoring without added Facility Fees for Phlebotomy (labs are available at cost)
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Live Group Events (in-person cooking events once a month + weekly pickleball + walking groups)
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Program App Access (Lifestyle Medicine EATs and Lifestyle Medicine Maine Apps)
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Dietary Interventions focus on building a dietary pattern that includes plenty of intact whole plant foods (vegetables, intact whole grains, beans/legumes, nuts and seed) while increasing fiber and reducing saturated fat intake. We do not mark any foods as "off limits" and teach a dietary transition approach. We do not use meal replacements. We coach a sustainable approach to healthier eating. We are not dogmatic and encourage a balanced approach, including treats in moderation.
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Which dietary patterns are we transitioning toward?
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Mediterranean Dietary Pattern
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Whole Food Plant Based Dietary Pattern that is moderate in added fat (not low-fat)
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Labs that are expected to improve throughout this program:
- Fasting LDL or Apo B
- high-sensitivity CRP
- A1c if prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes is present and/or HOMA-IR
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Labs that would be helpful for participants starting the program:
- Fasting LDL or Apo B
- high-sensitivity CRP
- B12 and homocysteine (to evaluate not only for normal levels, but to rule out a functional deficiency)
- Serum vitamin D levels
- Lp(a) to understand baseline ASCVD risk
- A1c if prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes is present and/or HOMA-IR
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Typical outcomes: most program participants experience significant improvements in fasting blood sugar, A1c and blood pressure at around 6-12 weeks, depending on the duration of their diagnosis. Results vary based on the patient's starting dietary pattern and the consistency of change that the individual engages in throughout the program.
- Average time to normal A1c in someone living with pre-diabetes: 6-12 weeks
- Average time to improvement in hypertension: 4-12 weeks
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Medication Management: Our Medical Clinician prescribes GLP-1 medications for weight loss for patient's who meet the FDA Indications (no off-label prescribing) who are seeking weight loss medication.
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Our clinician will not adjust a medication that you prescribe to the shared patient without speaking to your office, if you are referring this patient. In the case of a low blood sugar or blood pressure that is expected to persist (in the case of patients making significant dietary improvement), our clinician will make recommendations to protect the patients safety. We value clear communication and will reach out to you with any updates or concerns. Our services are an adjunct to Primary Care -- We do NOT offer primary care at Lifestyle Medicine Maine.
Participants with a referring clinician who completes the participant referral form will receive 20% off of the Weight Loss and Wellness Program cost.
HSA/FSA Eligibility
Lifestyle Medicine Maine is a cash-pay service. We do not currently accept insurance. Patients are welcome to use their insurance to cover any requested weight loss medications and our clinician will complete prior authorizations and submit requested documentation as needed to assist with this.
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Medicare and Medicare part B patients are unfortunately not eligible to use HSA/FSA funds because the provider at Lifestyle Medicine Maine has had to opt-out of the Medicare system.
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Lifestyle Medicine Maine Membership and Appointments are fully out of pocket. Depending on the insurance provider, patients may be able to use your HSA/FSA for Single Appointments in addition to lab fees if the patient has commercial insurance coverage. Lifestyle Medicine Maine is able to assist patients in navigating their HSA/FSA benefits to inquire if this is eligible for their specific plan.
Program Results
Interested in understanding how significant health changes translate into improved outcomes? Consistent, impactful changes are crucial for achieving meaningful results. Our Weight Loss and Wellness Program is structured to facilitate these substantial shifts, fostering patient adherence and long-term success. Click below to see how our program’s approach can enhance patient outcomes and support sustainable health improvements.
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