will doctors prescribe glp 1 for weight loss How GLP-1 medications are transforming diabetes and treatment GLP-1 Injections for Medical Weight

Because GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, some patients unintentionally eat far less protein than they need

If you have been on semaglutide or tirzepatide for more than a year, expect a longer and more gradual taper, potentially 12 weeks or more instead of 9

A recent retrospective cohort study looked at GLP-1 adherence in patients with obesity and with/without diabetes: Those with T2DM: 46.5% discontinued by year one 64.1% discontinued by year two Those without T2DM: 64.8% discontinued by year one 84.4% discontinued by year two So yes access is a problem

This is why GLP-1 weight loss doesnt feel extreme, it feels gradual, but steady and reliable