This research is the first national-scale Epic Cosmos analysis, to our knowledge, to characterize real-world use of combined GLP-1RA therapy and MBS among adolescents and young adults with obesity, said lead author Sarah Messiah, Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Dean for Research in the Peter ODonnell Jr
According to clinical trials, those who change their lifestyles and use Semaglutide GLP-1 injections together lose more weight than those who only make lifestyle adjustments
Check in with your providers Maintain regular follow ups with your bariatric surgeon and/or medical weight management provider
Individuals interested in GLP-1 receptor agonists should consult a doctor to determine if these medications are a suitable option
In 2012, guidelines proposed that HbA1c targets should be individualized according to patients risk profile, in the context of potential risks associated with hypoglycemia and other adverse drug effects, disease duration, life expectancy, comorbidities, vascular complications, patient attitude, and expected treatment efforts and resources (10)
