Two interventions have a strong evidence base and should, in my view, be part of every GLP-1 treatment discussion
Imagine your office has a snack bar: Employer pays monthly fee based on headcount Whether anyone eats the snacks or not Someone grabs a bag of chips Employer gets charged again on top of that End of month: one giant mystery invoice arrives Nobody can tell you what each chip actually cost
For dental patients undergoing deep sedation or general anaesthesia, best practices include holding daily GLP-1 agonists on the day of procedure and weekly GLP-1 agonists a week prior to procedure, and adhering to or extending the current ASA fasting guidelines, with the possibility of an addition period of a clear fluid diet ahead of the recommended fasting period
GLP-1 medication is most effective when combined with nutrition changes, physical activity, strength training, sleep improvement, and long-term behavior planning
Long-Term Use Chronic Use Concerns Long-term use of semaglutide requires careful consideration of potential risks versus the health benefits