Frequently Asked Questions About GLP-1s and Hydration 1
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already changing the way doctors treat diabetes and obesity
When comparing multiple variables, we can still conclude that treatment with either medication was associated with lower risk of recurrent stroke even though the rate was similar between patients who did and did not receive either medication, Sheffeh said
14,15 In the clinical experience of some authors of this Advisory, another approach is to maintain individuals at the lowest effective dose and escalate only as needed (i.e., when weight reduction ceases or efficacy wanes), although shortages or lack of insurance coverage of medications at lower doses may be a barrier
Some are approved for chronic weight management, while others are approved for type 2 diabetes and may be discussed differently depending on the patients medical history and provider evaluation
Meanwhile, SGLT2is promote weight loss by inducing osmotic diuresis, which reduces body water and increases urinary calorie excretion [62]
