Who Should Consider a GLP-1 Subscription Model, and Who Should Pause GLP-1 subscriptions work best for patients with stable insurance coverage, predictable monthly budgets, and clear clinical indication (type 2 diabetes or weight management under provider guidance)
Addictive substances such as nicotine, alcohol and opioids hijack the brains reward pathway to trigger excess release of dopamine, the "feel-good" neurotransmitter
Keep your body hydrated by continuing to drink plenty of water
(But) the older you are, the less evidence there is from any trial about you, because most of these trials havent really enrolled people over 70 or 80, so we need to continue to learn and see how this works
While 13-17% total body weight loss is clinically meaningful, bariatric surgery achieves 60-80% excess weight loss with stronger durability
Lifestyle changes remain the foundation of weight loss, and FDA-approved GLP-1 medications may be an option when recommended and prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider