So, theres a growing list of not just nonpharmacological diet and exercise and lifestyle interventions that can help modulate the risk for weight gain or metabolic dysregulation but pharmacological interventions as well
Some researchers use GLP-1 medications for a defined period to reach their goal weight, then taper off while maintaining lifestyle changes
If you know you will stick to a program independently, a cheaper medication-only provider might suffice
Shauna Levy, medical director for the Tulane Weight Loss Center, says that doesnt mean it doesnt work, but that the medical community just doesnt know
These circumstances led to multiple hospitalizations
In another study, participants were placed on a low-carbohydrate diet after stopping the medication, and the researchers reported that they maintained their weight loss