There were weak and moderate, positive correlations between current body weight and kcal (r = 0.298, p = 0.013), carbohydrates (r = 0.264, p = 0.029), protein (r = 0.347, p = 0.004), and fiber (r = 0.338, p = 0.004)
However, most people can expect to receive GLP-1 injections on a weekly basis throughout their weight loss journey
Some individuals may turn to smaller doses to reduce their overall medication costs
Losing weight without the assistance of drugs or other medical interventions can look different to doing so using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
Team-based care, including registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), exercise physiologists, and health coaches, can be very helpful, but these are not always available depending on health system circumstances and payer policies
Closing this gap is one of the single most impactful changes for metabolic health