Cosmetic/topical forms are cash-pay
Humans respond to incentives, and almost all of the incentives in the sport right now are aligned against clean competition
When GLP-1 drugs may be appropriate for lipoedema With all of the above said, there are circumstances where GLP-1 drugs may be a reasonable consideration for women with lipoedema: When prediabetes or type 2 diabetes is present and not adequately controlled through nutrition alone When chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation are significantly impairing metabolic function and the ability to lose abdominal weight, despite a well-structured nutrition protocol When these decisions are made collaboratively with a medical team that understands lipoedema and is actively monitoring muscle mass, bone health, nutritional status, and mental health In all cases, a low-inflammatory, nutritionally balanced eating approach remains essential alongside the medication: GLP-1 drugs are not a replacement for good nutrition

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