The news: People who stop using GLP-1 weight loss drugs regain weight rapidly and lose most of the health benefits they had gained in less than two years, according to Oxford University analysis of 37 clinical studies involving more than 9,300 participants published recently
It demands commitment to lifestyle changes, consistent medication use, and ongoing medical supervision to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed
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Individual variability in response is high, with no way to predict who will benefit
Pfeffer MA, Claggett B, Diaz R, et al
If symptoms are bothersome, consider reducing foods such as fried foods, heavy sauces, and high-fat desserts while your body adjusts to the medication