In 2019, annual medical costs were $1,861 higher per person for obese adults compared to adults with a healthy weight
pps: If youve been following research on GLP-1s, you might have heard that it could cause muscle loss
once glucose normalises, follow with a low glycaemic index snack containing protein to prevent recurrence
They should also seek prompt advice for persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than 24 hours, signs of dehydration (excessive thirst, dark urine, dizziness), inability to keep fluids down, or difficulty maintaining adequate nutrition
For patients taking GLP-1 medications, this means the hair shedding often occurs several months after the period of most rapid weight loss, rather than immediately after starting the medication