GLP-1 receptor agonists should be considered when patients experience significant weight regain with BMI 27 kg/m with obesity-related comorbidities or BMI 30 kg/m, lifestyle modifications have been insufficient, no anatomical complications require surgical revision, and patients are willing to engage in long-term pharmacotherapy
Long-term success depends not on any one drug, but on the totality of care options provided
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