To minimize these risks, careful medical supervision, regular monitoring, and a focus on supporting muscle through diet and exercise are essential
Ask your care team about trials: if youre eligible for a cognitive-risk study, you might consider participating
If the weight loss medication you are taking is not yielding the desired benefits, your healthcare professional may consider switching you to another prescription but not combining them
Diabetologia 67(3):459469 Lean ME, Leslie WS, Barnes AC et al (2018) Primary care-led weight management for remission of type 2 diabetes (DiRECT): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial
They also appear to provide additional metabolic benefits, such as improved insulin sensitivity and better blood sugar control
However, little is known about the effects of GLP-1RAs on adipose tissue