However, taking CME courses in obesity medicine or GLP-1 pharmacology is highly recommended to ensure youre providing evidence-based care
These medications arent right for everyone
Spalton DJ
With newer GLP-1based therapies now emerging, the field has an opportunity to test whether different drugs in this class have distinct effects on aging biology and to identify which patients may benefit most. Larger clinical trials will be needed to confirm these findings, determine how long the effects persist, and establish optimal dosing strategies and treatment durations for both people with HIV and the broader population
Crucially, the Pennington study found that Tirzepatide did not significantly impact the metabolic adaptation (slowing down of metabolism) usually observed with weight loss in humans
However, emphasis should remain on evidence-based dietary patterns such as those recommended by NICE and Diabetes UK, which prioritise whole foods, fibre, and balanced macronutrient distribution