Patient satisfaction correlates most strongly with treatment compliance regardless of administration route
(Photo illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images) The Trump administration this month scrapped a Biden-era proposal that would have required state Medicaid programs and allowed federal Medicare to pay for some GLP-1s for obesity treatment
When patients express interest in combining these substances, clinicians should conduct a thorough assessment including medical history, current medications, baseline kidney function, and treatment goals
Women over 40 with a BMI of 27 or higher Those who have tried diet and exercise without sustained success Women experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal weight gain Those with weight related health conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol Women seeking significant rather than modest weight loss Those willing to commit to weekly injections for an extended period Women who can maintain adequate protein intake despite reduced appetite Certain conditions require caution or may preclude use
Studies suggest it might slightly reduce body fat and improve body composition when combined with diet and exercise
Salvador, R., Moutinho, C