What Improved Outcomes Can Be Expected If Dietitians Are Involved with GLP-1 Prescriptions Including dietitians as a standard part of the GLP-1 prescription pathway has many potential upsides: More consistent monitoring and prevention of malnutrition (especially lean mass loss) Better management of side effects (nausea, GI upset, etc.) through dietary adjustments Improved dietary quality, ensuring nutrient demands (protein, vitamins, minerals) are met Greater adherence to therapy (if side effects are managed, and patients feel supported) Enhanced overall health outcomes (e.g
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There were also continued improvements or maintenance of all their metabolic syndrome parameters: blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose
Many people worry that the weight will immediately come back or that long-term success depends entirely on staying on medication forever