Numerous studies have shown that stopping obesity medications after weight loss results in weight regain
Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor answer listener questions covering pregnancy planning on GLP-1s, unmasked thyroid problems, injection site reactions, mechanical eating after bariatric surgery, why diets cause fat regain at a cellular level, and discussing with your doctor whether you should (or shouldn't) increase your medication dose
The best time to take tirzepatide is the same day each week, at whatever time fits your routine
GLP-1 activators , on the other hand, are alternatives to GLP-1 injections that work by stimulating your bodys endogenous GLP-1 increase
Ask about labs and how often youll follow up with blood work and check-ins
Your provider can assess whether the medication was exposed to damaging temperatures, how long the exposure lasted, and whether replacement is necessary