GLP-1 medications may be appropriate for you if you have: Excess weight or obesity (BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions, or BMI of 30 or higher) Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes Weight-related health conditions (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea) Struggled with traditional diet and exercise approaches Even small amounts of stubborn fat you want to lose Important Contraindications: These medications are not suitable for everyone
In severe cases where diet and medication do not help, reconstructive surgery may be recommended
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The greater interest among groups disproportionately affected by severe obesity [2, 46] and its related comorbidities may reflect a recognition of the potential health benefits of weight-loss medications for these people [27, 28]
Roberts who should not take semaglutide for weight loss