All types of substance addictions are clinically codified as substance use disorder, which is considered a chronic disease characterized by a transition from recreational drug use to compulsive and disordered use
Theyve been around for decades, helping treat patients with type 2 diabetes and short bowel syndrome, but when it was discovered that they could also help patients with obesity, they became several household names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc
The authors acknowledged certain study limitations and emphasized that these findings underscore the need for patient-centered nutritional guidance, potentially involving Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, to optimize health outcomes and address identified dietary education gaps
It might take a year to lose the weight, but only four months to gain it back, Dr
Recent pharmaceutical interventions, especially GLP-1RAs, have advanced treatment for glycemic control and obesity
GLP-1RA Risks and Prescribing Considerations GLP-1RAs are generally well tolerated, but thoughtful prescribing and patient counseling remain essential