#CreatineForHealth GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are revolutionizing obesity and type 2 diabetes care, but up to 40% of weight loss may come from lean mass
It belongs to a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists , which work by mimicking the action of a naturally occurring hormone that regulates blood sugar levels
A reduced appetite is expected and, in many cases, considered a desired therapeutic effect, not an adverse one
Its indicative of a profit-driven mindset that is more about cost savings than prioritizing patients health. The coverage switch highlights concerns about the cost of these medications and ongoing questions about who should get to have such drugs covered by insurance
Physiological Effect Clinically notable progress In clinical trials, provider-supervised GLP-1 patients maintained continuous clinical weight loss over 24 weeks with a balanced metabolic protocol
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