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Dr. Ron Wiisanen, MD

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Phone: 701-234-4111
Dr. Ron Wiisanen is a family medicine physician at Sanford’s Eating Disorder and Weight Management Center.  He specializes in family medicine and weight management and has a special interest in diabetes and geriatrics.  Dr. Wiisanen attended medical school at the University of Minnesota and completed his family medicine residency at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Dr. Wiisanen enjoys engaging and partnering with patients for the ultimate goal of improving health and wellness. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. 



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    Ron Wiisanen, MD of Sanford Health answered:
    How can I make sure to maintain my weight loss?

    It is easier to lose weight without lifestyle changes than to maintain weight loss without lifestyle changes. No one wants to regain weight after losing weight. One of the key features of our program is helping people more easily master lifestyle changes so they can continue to enjoy the success of their

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    Ron Wiisanen, MD of Sanford Health answered:
    How can I lose weight and keep it off without feeling deprived?

    This is possible primarily by staying physically active during the weight loss period, by reaching a specific metabolic state known as ketosis and by use of certain medications which help control the “appetite center” in the brain.

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