The right response to prevent lean mass loss is nutrition and resistance training support, not assuming that a lower drug dose is inherently muscle-sparing
Why diet matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 medications and dual incretin medications (for example semaglutide and tirzepatide) can increase fullness and slow digestion, which can reduce cravings and portion sizes, but may also trigger GI side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, especially during dose increases
For example, since GLP-1s slow down digestion, she considers whether any of the patients medications could cause problems by remaining in the body for an extended period
All cost figures are estimates
Lifestyle changes might help improve high blood pressure, but many people need to be on medication for it for the rest of their lives and its very similar in weight management, she notes
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