People who stop taking it often gain the weight back, though some are able to maintain their weight loss without the drugs, or with a less frequent injection
Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider After illness, update your provider about: How many doses you missed The severity of your illness Any complications or concerns Your plan for resuming treatment They may recommend: Temporary dose adjustment Additional monitoring Lab work to check for any complications Modified return-to-treatment schedule Blood Sugar Considerations (For Those with Diabetes) If you use GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes management, illness creates additional complexity because infections affect blood sugar levels
Your healthcare provider will start you on a low dose and gradually increase it over several months
Budget providers like Brello charge $130-170 per month and typically offer less personalized support in exchange for the lower price
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