For optimal results and safety, semaglutide should be used under medical supervision, accompanied by lifestyle modifications like a balanced diet and regular exercise
Notably, researchers found through the study that another diabetes medication, liraglutide, did not have a link with suicidal thoughts or ideation
#ObesityCare #GLP1 #GLP1Medications #PublicHealth #WeightStigma #HealthEquity #ObesityTreatment #PatientSupport #HealthcareAccess #ObesityResearch #PersonCentredCare #HealthInequalities Registered Dietitian | Obesity Care & Health Strategy | Behavioural Science in Digital Health | Behavioural Intervention Design | Clinical Innovation New consensus statement, out this week in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, from European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) and ECPObesity: "Nutritional, functional, and psychological considerations for incretin-based therapies in adults." Link in comments
When prescribed appropriately, monitored by a qualified clinician, and manufactured under strict FDA standards, these drugs can be safe and effective tools for people working to improve their health
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