For people in this situation, the calorie deficit needs to be smaller, around 300-400 calories, with a greater emphasis on exercise to create the remaining deficit through activity rather than food restriction
In another 72-week study of adults with diabetes, average weight loss was 12.8% (28 lbs) for 10 mg, 14.7% (33 lbs) for 15 mg, and 3.2% (7 lbs) for placebo
The overlap is almost complete
It mimics a natural hormone that reduces appetite, improves blood sugar, and slows digestion
Protein intake in adults should not fall below 0.40.5 g/kg/day to avoid muscle atrophy and functional impairments, whereas prolonged intake at or above 2 g/kg/day should be avoided due to potential adverse health effects [42]
Choudhury KN, Mainuddin AK, Wahiduzzaman M, Islam SM