The result: reduced hunger, improved blood sugar control, and significant weight loss
Tailoring Your Plan to Lose Weight Based on weight trends, blood pressure, and glycemic levels, your healthcare provider may recommend a diet and exercise program, or simple dietary modifications, additional medications, and increased physical activity
In addition, studies in which weight loss was greater during treatment than in the control group and studies in which lifestyle interventions were continued observed significant weight gain after drug discontinuation
According to FDA guidance, GLP-1 medications are not recommended for people who have: Pregnancy, because safety data are limited and pregnancy requires appropriate weight gain and nutrient storage A prior history of pancreatitis, due to a risk of triggering inflammation of the pancreas A history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), a rare genetic condition linked to thyroid cancer in animal studies A clinician will review your medical history carefully to determine whether these medications are appropriate for you