If hot flashes remain troublesome despite weight management, evidence-based treatments specifically targeting vasomotor symptoms should be considered
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Expensive medication, poor results, mounting frustration
Most of the GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite, which can lead to lower fluid intake
And, if you live in Los Angeles (or any major metropolitan city, honestly), seemingly half of everyone you know has or is currently taking one of these medications for their weight loss-boosting effectseven if they swear their leaner frame is exclusively due to drinking more water and doing pilates. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by helping to regulate blood glucose levels, mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates digestion, appetite, and blood sugar
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