Lifestyle change remains the foundation for all weight loss GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Saxenda are designed to be used for the chronic treatment of obesity, not something to be used in the short-term
These developments collectively reshape the ePA landscape for GLP-1 drugs
Maintenance strategies after discontinuation Researchers who have achieved significant weight loss with retatrutide should have a maintenance strategy in place before discontinuing
Weve selected options that prioritize bioavailability (such as liposomal delivery or clinically studied forms), are easy to take, gentle on digestion, and supported by scientific research and practitioner use
After initiating an obesity medication, health care professionals should arrange for follow-up with individuals at least monthly during the first 3 months of treatment to support positive medication-taking behavior by assessing efficacy, managing adverse effects, and monitoring health status
revealed that the rates of neuropathies leading to first/recurrent amputation within 30 years were higher in patients receiving glimepiride 8 mg/day (N=248) than in patients receiving liraglutide 1.2 mg/day (N=251) or liraglutide 1.8 mg/day (n=247), while they were numerically similar between patients receiving liraglutide 1.2 mg/day and liraglutide 1.8 mg/day