"If someone is losing weight quickly while skipping meals, eating very little protein and not strength training, they may be at higher risk for losing muscle," says registered dietitian Serena Pratt, MS, RDN
Studies show that GLP-1 agonists improve insulin secretion and reduce glucagon levels, which results in better glucose control
The mechanism is straightforward: severe vomiting and diarrhea cause dehydration, which reduces blood flow to the kidneys
Its easy to buy too much because youre so excited to be in a new size, but being realistic will save you hundreds of dollars
However, the decision about whether to wean off or stop suddenly should be individualised and made in consultation with your prescribing clinician
I feel like 20, 30 years have been peeled away, she said