For an orthopedic surgeon, this is relevant because muscle mass is a primary driver of joint stability, injury prevention, and post-surgical recovery
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Approach them with caution
While GLP-1 medications arent right for everyone, these new pill options represent real hope for those who could benefit from semaglutides but have been held back by needle anxiety or other barriers
Studies show that people who exercise regularly while using a GLP-1 medication and continue exercising after stopping it tend to have less weight regain and are more likely to maintain their weight loss
Berberine lowers fasting plasma glucose by about 0.540.82 mmol/L (roughly 1015 mg/dL) and HbA1c by 0.540.63% in type 2 diabetes (28-study meta-analysis, 2,313 patients