But there are still plenty of nuances to consider
The evidence suggests that without deliberate intervention, patients on GLP-1 therapies may lose a significant proportion of their weight from lean mass, a finding that has considerable implications for long-term metabolic health, physical function, and the sustainability of results. Why Muscle Mass is Not a Cosmetic Concern When patients hear the phrase muscle loss, they frequently interpret it through an aesthetic lens
These lifestyle changes are essential because managing obesity requires a long-term commitment
Without them, employers and health plans would be forced to go it alone on pharmacy benefits, which would result in significantly higher drug costs for patients, says the website for the national Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
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Figure 30: Photograph of Professor Sir Stephen Bloom, 2013, credit: Bloom