2013;304:E1263
Imagine youre a GLP-1 user, down 20 pounds and feeling fabulous, but your arms are starting to look like spaghetti noodles because protein intake is a struggle
Bring your current weight, height, a list of medical conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease, and recent lab results so your physician can verify your BMI and qualifying risk factors.
However, a new trend is emerging: GLP-1 patches
These include a body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m or above (or 32.5 kg/m or above for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds) with at least one weight-related comorbidity, and previous unsuccessful attempts at weight loss through diet and exercise