For patients who thrive on accountability and peer support, this community aspect can meaningfully impact adherence and long-term success
But in 2024, a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll found that 12%, or about one in eight adults, said they had taken one of a class of prescription drugs called GLP-1 agonists
"GLP-1 medications can be an effective tool for weight management by promoting slowed digestion, increased satiety, and appetite regulation," says Daniel Chavez, RD
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In other words, GLP-1 medications can be a helpful tool for some people with lymphedema, but theyre not a cure or a replacement for all the other forms of lymphedema treatment
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