Many may need to continue taking GLP-1 medications in order to maintain their weight loss and health goals The doses of medication may stay the same or may be reduced to find the lowest effective dose that maintains weight and health Lifestyle and behavioural changes in the maintenance phase are crucial Any reduction or stopping of GLP-1 medication should be done under medical supervision, gradually Monitor weight and appetite vigilantly Many people will find that they can use a reduced dose of GLP-1 medication once they have achieved their target BMI
They work best when combined with lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet
Summary GLP-1 RA originally emerged as drugs for the treatment of hyperglycemia and are currently licensed for the management of T2D and/or overweight/obesity
Synonyms Cape jasmine , Gardenia augusta , and Cape jessamine
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Doctor of Pharmacy candidate Michael Lim was first author of the publication, and Akwasi Akosah, a doctoral candidate in UGAs pharmaceutical health services outcomes and policy program, co-authored the paper.