Last updated: August 19, 2026
DietsMD publishes health and program information to help adults understand online weight-management care and prepare for a conversation with a licensed healthcare provider. This page explains how we prepare, review, label, and update that information.
Our editorial standard
- Primary sources first. We prioritize U.S. Food and Drug Administration materials, official prescribing information, federal health agencies, and peer-reviewed research.
- Clear separation from medical advice. Educational content does not diagnose a condition, determine eligibility, or replace an individualized provider evaluation.
- Precise regulatory language. We distinguish FDA-approved drug products from compounded medications. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.
- No guaranteed outcomes. We do not present prescriptions, eligibility, weight loss, side effects, or treatment results as guaranteed.
- Transparent updates. Material pages should display or maintain a current review date when clinical, regulatory, pricing, or program information changes.
- Named review only when verified. We identify an author or medical reviewer only when that person actually completed the stated work. We do not create or imply reviewer credentials.
How content is prepared
- Define the question a prospective patient is trying to answer.
- Check current primary and authoritative sources.
- Separate general education from claims that require an individual clinical assessment.
- Review medication-status, safety, pricing, eligibility, and “results vary” language for clarity.
- Correct or update material when reliable new information becomes available.
Medical content and clinical care are different
DietsMD website content is general information. Clinical decisions are made separately by licensed healthcare providers after reviewing an individual’s health information. Completing an assessment does not guarantee eligibility, a prescription, a specific medication, or a particular result.
Sources we prioritize
- FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
- FDA: Consumer and healthcare-professional information on compounded drugs
- FDA: Compounding questions and answers
Corrections and questions
If you believe a DietsMD page contains an outdated or unclear statement, email support@dietsmd.com with the page URL and the specific issue. Clinical questions should be directed through the appropriate patient-care channel.
This page describes DietsMD’s publishing standards. It is not medical advice and does not describe the full terms of any treatment program.
