One is Virta Health, which advertises its nutrition-focused weight management program as "a proven approach for deprescribing GLP-1s when clinically appropriate." A Virta-funded study assessed 154 people with Type 2 diabetes who stopped using GLP-1 medications but continued following Virta's program, concluding that their weight did not significantly increase after a year
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The process can take 1-2 weeks and may require documentation of: Your current BMI and weight Previous weight loss attempts and their outcomes Weight-related health conditions (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.) Why this specific medication is medically necessary A supportive doctors office makes this process much smoother by providing thorough documentation and following up with insurance companies on your behalf
We have good data that suddenly stopping the medication leads to weight regain in the majority of people, says Kushner
And increasing the dosage too quickly can trigger more side effects, too, since your body doesnt have time to adjust
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