Plus, if youre creating an additional calorie deficit by taking an extra walk during your day on top of using the medication, you may lose weight more quickly, says Kushner
A patient recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both walks out with a prescription for semaglutide or another GLP-1 medication
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Not a standalone solution: GLP-1 should be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to achieve the best results
For those with binge eating disorder or who struggle with episodes of binging, coming off the medication can result in significant upswings in hunger, which may make you more susceptible to binges
It engages in synthesizing selenoproteins, which are essential for antioxidant defense and regulating thyroid hormone levels