What to track: Total daily protein (aim for 1.2-1.6g per kg body weight)
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BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass
If employers stop paying for name-brand GLP-1 drugs, patients who cannot afford out-of-pocket costs of $1,000 or more per month may turn to the compounded or alternative peptide-based treatments that Hims & Hers offers through its subscription platform
FuturHealth also offers access to registered dietitians along with structured meal plans , creating the kind of integrated approach that maximizes the effectiveness of GLP-1 medications
Practical Differences: What This Means for Treatment Understanding GLP-1 versus GIP matters when choosing between medications or understanding why one might work better for you than another