To Maintain Weight Loss Microdosing is common after patients have used higher doses of a GLP-1 to reach their target weight in order to help with weight maintenance, says Sharon Giese, MD, a New York City plastic surgeon who has been prescribing GLP-1s since 2022
Reductions in spending are across the board, but the sharpest declines are in purchases of savory snacks, sweet and baked goods, and soft drinks
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This difference becomes especially important given that GLP-1 therapies are typically used long-term, where monthly savings quickly add up
She also suggests speaking to a behavioral health provider beforehand to screen for issues that could exacerbate mental health problems while on the medication, such as eating disorders or unmanaged mental health concerns
These agents potentially have complementary effects in cardiovascular and renal protection (Graphical Abstract)