On the other hand, Wegovy is approved for long-term weight management in conjunction with lifestyle changes in diet and exercise
Some groups are more likely to come up short, including older adults, people who eat little or no animal food, and those with digestive conditions that make absorption harder
Over 54% of GLP-1 users report difficulty affording the medication, leading to discontinuation rates of 47.6% within the first year
Despite the benefit of this treatment, bleeding complications are frequent and intracranial hemorrhage is one of the most serious that can occur
On the other hand, those following high-protein calorie-restricted diets (1772 kcal/day with a protein intake of 1.73 g/kg) did not exhibit lower serum IGF-1 levels, unless there was a concomitant substantial reduction in protein intake [5]
Initial evaluation should include comprehensive assessment of obesity severity, related comorbidities, previous weight loss attempts, psychosocial factors, and patient goals and preferences
