DEXA absolutely has its place, but I think ongoing body composition and fluid monitoring throughout the journey becomes incredibly valuable if the goal is truly preserving strength, metabolic health, and long-term outcomes rather than simply chasing lower numbers on a scale
GLP-1s don't just suppress appetitethey turn down the constant thoughts about food
However, muscle mass does not appear to recover when the drug is stopped and is of potential concern especially for older patients though its impact on overall health is unclear (1)
For patients on blood thinners seeking weight loss, PlexusDx's approach includes detailed medication history screening to ensure safe, coordinated care
Plan around those rhythms, with your clinician in the loop for stopping, switching or conceiving, and the medicine holds few surprises
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