GLP-1 medications can contribute to dehydration indirectly if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or reduced appetite lowers fluid intake
Results sometimes occur slower than you may expect, increasing your dosage safely can be confusing, and even choosing between the many FDA-approved GLP-1s can prove challenging
After all, GLP-1 drugs are approved to be used as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, healthy lifestyle changes
Regular follow-up with a registered dietitian experienced in obesity medicine can provide personalized guidance and troubleshooting for patients struggling to maintain adequate protein intake while on GLP-1 therapy
Given that people may need to take medications long term, this raises not only financial and coverage determination questions, but it can affect physical health