The approval of GLP-1s marked a shift in the way that we manage patients, Hudspeth said
The WHO guidelines will lower the stigma around obesity, says Rizo, and likely improve access to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, which were originally intended to treat diabetes but have demonstrated to be highly effective for weight management
Lancet 375:14471456 Mannucci E, Ognibene A, Cremasco F et al (2001) Effect of metformin on glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and leptin levels in obese nondiabetic subjects
Functional medicine also encourages activities like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises to lower cortisol and reduce the effects of chronic stress
Using the correct needle gauge (25 to 27 gauge for subcutaneous), proper angle (45 to 90 degrees), and sterile technique throughout is non-negotiable