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Patients considering GLP-1 medications should consult their healthcare provider to discuss whether pharmaceutical intervention is appropriate for their specific clinical situation, including consideration of cardiovascular risk factors, degree of hyperglycemia, and previous response to lifestyle interventions
Tirzepatide (Zepbound): Showed up to 20.9% average weight reduction at the highest dose in the SURMOUNT-1 trial
Professor Badve said education is a key factor, when it comes to patients starting and continuing with these medications
It addresses the pitfalls above through two core strategies: 1) a highly personalized low and slow titration protocol aimed at maximizing tolerability and finding the right dose for each individual, in combination with 2) deep lifestyle integration using behavioral science focused on ensuring patients build healthy habits alongside the medication