Try a maintenance dose approach Some providers use a maintenance dose strategy rather than complete discontinuation
Additionally, GLP-1 slows gastric emptying, meaning food stays in your stomach longer, enhancing feelings of fullness and allowing you to comfortably reduce portion sizes and frequency of meals
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However, realistic expectations are importantlifestyle interventions alone typically achieve 3-5% weight loss, considerably less than GLP-1 medications, and maintaining these changes long-term proves difficult for many people
For type 2 diabetes (NICE NG28), they are typically used when patients have not achieved adequate control with metformin and lifestyle modifications
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