Additionally, improved glycemic control with GLP-1 RAs in T2DM patients may reduce glycosuria, a process known as glycemic buffering, which reduces caloric loss through urine and offsets part of the energy deficit induced by treatment [43,44,45]
Theres ongoing preliminary data showing GLP-1s effect on lowering blood pressure and decreasing weight, says Dr
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If you focus on leading a healthy lifestyle and staying consistent with your treatment regimen, you will begin to notice the weight reduction benefits of this treatment approach
GLP-1 therapy alone cannot replace healthy nutrition, movement, sleep, or stress management
This is significant, considering that data from Blue Cross Blue Shield found that over 63% of GLP-1 patients from 2014 to 2023 were in this age group