Clinicians also start at low doses to minimize side effects, and go up monthly on dosing until you are achieving weight loss at 1 to 2 lb per week
Effects of exenatide combined with lifestyle modification in patients with type 2 diabetes
However, other people may not see their benefits at full doses
This drug is both a receptor agonist and a glucagon receptor agonist, so it affects the metabolic pathways that take care of body weight and how hungry you feel
In the weight-management realm, many individuals without diabetes are being prescribed GLP-1 medications off-label or by newer approvals, for the purpose of weight loss, reduction in fat mass, and improving metabolic health
Notably, consumers who may be experiencing digestive issues may be seeking to have more control over their food, and as a result, are eating at home instead of eating out