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If youre considering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, keep these things in mind: Theyre only one piece of the puzzle
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Like all medications, these drugs can cause side effects, some of which can be serious
As clinicians, we like solid evidence-based [interventions]. Working holistically GLP-1 agonists, which are more commonly known by popular brand names, Ozempic and Wegovy, are injectable medications that mimic glucagon-like peptide-1, a natural hormone secreted in response to food intake that slows digestion and gives the brain satiety signals