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Comprehensive Clinical support GLP-1s are only considered within the context of whole-person care
Still, she acknowledges why theyve captured our imaginations, if not our wallets
Patients seeking GLP-1 therapy should rely on FDA-approved medications with established efficacy profiles, including landmark trials like STEP (semaglutide) demonstrating approximately 15% body weight reduction and SCALE (liraglutide) showing 5-8% weight reduction, along with improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes
However, this depends heavily on how insurers, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers structure pricing, which can vary widely
The Gut-Brain Axis and Emotional Eating GLP-1 impacts the gut-brain axis an intricate communication system between the gut microbiota and brain via neural, immune and hormonal signalling (Singh et al, 2024)