Starting at a lower dose and gradually increasing it, as recommended by healthcare providers, can help reduce the intensity and onset of side effects
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"We do not yet fully understand how GLP1RA work, but these and other studies are showing that weight loss alone cannot completely account for the many kidney, metabolic, and kidney benefits that these agents provide," said Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, FACC , JACC associate editor
NICE-SUGAR trial demonstrated increased mortality and 1015 higher severe hypoglycemia with strict 80110 mg/dL targets
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A responsible plan should include: medical supervision realistic goal-setting nutrition planning adequate protein resistance training or strength-focused movement hydration side-effect monitoring long-term maintenance planning emotional and behavioral support when needed Without that structure, people may lose weight but feel weak, undernourished, anxious about stopping, or unprepared for maintenance
