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Measuring body composition (fat versus lean mass) should become routine in the management of patients on GLP-1 medications. The Takeaway While GLP-1 medications are effective for weight loss, rapid weight reduction can lead to significant loss of fat-free mass, including muscle
Capped patient load We limit the number of patients we take so your provider has time to know your case
When used correctly, GLP-1s can help patients lose weight and avoid setbacks caused by emotional eating with once-per-week injections
Indeed, recent study demonstrated that tirzepatide partially restored gut microbiota homeostasis in mice with diabetic nephropathy, improving microbial balance and attenuating the progression of diabetic kidney disease (55)
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