Theres no prescription, lab work, or medical oversight
That suggests GLP-1s might help symptoms surrounding lipedema, such as: Improved mobility Less systemic inflammation Reduced stress on joints Better blood sugar and insulin regulation However GLP-1 has not been shown to remove lipedema fat Women may see weight loss everywhere except their legs, which can ironically make lipedema more obvious
While nausea can occur with setmelanotide, it has a different side effect profile than GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 weight loss injections such as tirzepatide and semaglutide may be prescribed when clinically appropriate for eligible patients throughout Nassau and Suffolk County, entirely through telehealth
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The Functional Medicine Perspective What excites me most about this research is how it exemplifies the functional medicine approach to healing