That extra tissue not only obscures a patients progress but can create chronic irritation, interfere with exercise, and lead to skin problems or infection
But they come at a steep cost, and public health experts and health economists are raising a fundamental question: are these drugs really worth what were paying
These are taken in various forms
Participants with at least two GLP-1RA records on separate days, including at least one record during the 365 days before survey completion, were categorized into current or previous prescription groups according to the timing of these records relative to Lifestyle Survey completion
Rapid weight loss without adequate protein and nutrition support can lead to significant muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and difficulty maintaining results
It signals fullness to the brain, potentially leading to reduced food intake and weight loss