One subject did not record baseline symptoms
GLP-1 Pros Works for a lot of people Very effective Improves your metabolic health Simple to use Can be prescribed through telehealth Lowers risk of long-term health issues Can be used with other treatments Well tolerated by most people Readily available Variety of medication options GLP-1 Cons May not work for everyone Potential for unpleasant side effects Can be very expensive Some versions have to be injected Must keep taking it to maintain the effects Requires lifestyle change for full results Requirements for a GLP-1 prescription Each GLP-1 prescription has its own requirements, depending on whether it is approved to treat just type 2 diabetes, obesity, or sleep apnea
Your age, fertility history, baseline metabolic health, and any underlying conditions affecting pregnancy risk all influence the conversation you should have with your OB-GYN and weight loss provider
Patients are randomly assigned to either the treatment group or a control (placebo) group
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Telehealth has transformed access to weight loss medications, allowing patients to consult licensed providers from home and receive prescriptions for GLP-1 therapies