Someone whos only looking at the scale is missing questions like: Whats your body composition
KK received lecture honoraria from Sumitomo Pharma, Astra Zeneca, Otsuka, Taisho Pharma, Tanabe-Mitsubishi, Eli Lilly, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Novartis, and Kowa
Based on the studies reviewed, the role of GLP-1 RAs may be for patients who have optimized a basal insulin regimen and are 0.5% to 1.5% away from achieving their A1C goal
Adults who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone or who have underlying medical or hormonal factors affecting their weight may benefit from physician supervised care
If you've been on the sidelines because needles weren't something you were willing to deal with, it's worth having a fresh conversation with your doctor
And, if you have any health conditions or take prescription medications, its best to check with your doctor if its safe for you