Ensure you have the cofactors your body needs, like selenium
It can be taken as oral medication or as an injection if necessary
Beyond changes in calorie intake, only eight studies, to date, have evaluated changes in macronutrient intake in GLP-1 RA users
Applicable Procedure Codes: C9399, J3590
Things that frequently drive weight gain, and that GLP-1s alone will not fix: Untreated depression or anxiety that drives emotional eating and disrupted sleep Perimenopausal hormone shifts that change body composition and insulin sensitivity ADHD-related dysregulated eating patterns (binge eating, time-blindness around meals, impulsive food decisions) Untreated thyroid dysfunction Insulin resistance, PCOS, or sleep apnea that interact with metabolism Medication side effects from antidepressants, antipsychotics, or other prescriptions This is where being a dual-board-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner changes the conversation