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Before starting a GLP-1 drug, consider asking: "How are we going to track my muscle mass during treatment?" Getting a baseline DXA scan before starting and repeating it every 36 months gives you data that a standard scale cannot provide

The second, CagriSema, combines semaglutide with a synthetic version of a hormone called amylin that also promotes fullness

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These subjective improvements are commonly reported and can be meaningful for daily functioning