Wenger is also a family medicine and sports medicine physician in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, who regularly works with people on GLP-1s
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Maintaining lean muscle mass is also a critical need for GLP-1 users, with studies estimating that 20% to 40% of weight loss may come from muscle tissue, Schwan said
It is important to note that gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoeaare common pharmacological effects of GLP-1 agonists and do not represent allergic reactions
The high cost of GLP-1 RAs may create a system where effective obesity treatment is available only to those with adequate insurance coverage or financial resources
