GLP-1s belong to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which mimic the hormone GLP-1 in your body to lower blood sugar levels after youve eaten a meal
Previous research had suggested people typically regain lost weight within a year of stopping weight-loss drugs, but this is the first analysis to calculate the rate of regain and estimate how long it takes for weight and metabolic health to fully reverse
Every treatment plan is personalized based on a child's medical history, metabolic health, growth, and long-term goals
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