Key outcomes (surgery vs GLP-1 medicines alone) Compared to medications, surgery offers: 32% lower risk of death (all-cause mortality) 35% lower risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, heart failure, stroke) 47% lower risk of serious kidney disease 54% lower risk of diabetes-related eye damage (retinopathy) Greater average 10-year weight loss: ~21.6% vs ~6.8% Bigger A1c reduction: 0.86% vs 0.23% Why Surgery Outperformed GLP-1s in the Real World Adherence: Whether or not youre in a study, if you have weight loss surgery, you are left with a permanent tool to help you lose weight and maintain that loss, providing you follow some basic rules
Hennige, A.M
Programs aimed at managing chronic disease or obesity under a physicians supervision are more likely to qualify
For pescatarians, that can look like this: Protein first: salmon, tuna, sardines, shrimp, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, tempeh, or a protein shake if needed
That doesnt mean its just for older people (far from it), but it explains why it appears in supplements found in homes with seniors who focus on daily well-being with a practical approach
Tirzepatide dose splitting on the plotter Because of tirzepatide's wider peak-to-trough swings, dose splitting is particularly popular among compounded medication users
