It is important to emphasize to patients that glycemic efficacy and weight loss are not necessarily mutually exclusive
It discusses the emergence of new weight-loss drugs, including Novo Nordisks Wegovy and Ozempic and Eli Lillys Mounjaro, which have shown potential benefits beyond weight loss, such as reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke and possibly treating addiction
Creatine benefits the production of more ATP (adenosine triphosphate), your body's primary energy currency, during intense activity
Use those materials to prepare questions about safety, monitoring, and device use, not to replace individualized medical advice
A muscle-preserving weight-loss strategy may include: Medical history review Weight and body-composition goals Nutrition planning Protein guidance Resistance-training recommendations Metabolic lab review Hormone and thyroid considerations when appropriate Medication review GLP-1 education Peptide therapy discussion when medically appropriate Ongoing monitoring and adjustment This type of care is especially important for patients who have: Insulin resistance Prediabetes Type 2 diabetes Menopause-related body-composition changes Low energy Low muscle mass A history of repeated dieting Thyroid concerns High stress Poor sleep Prior weight regain Concerns about rapid weight loss For these patients, a generic weight-loss plan is rarely enough
