(NewsNation) — Obesity is a chronic condition affecting many across the U.S. each year, and more and more people are looking for the best treatment options to keep the weight off.

For some people, doctors will recommend bariatric, or weight loss surgery, to help them reach a healthier weight. But with the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are meant to treat type 2 diabetes but have also been shown to help decrease weight, some are wondering if it's a better avenue to lose weight.

Both options are the most effective treatments to aid in weight loss, but which path to take is up to many factors, such as weight loss goals, age and health conditions.

Here are the two options, how they work and who they may be best for.

Weight loss surgery

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