Collectively, emerging evidence suggests that the most effective approach to prevent muscle wasting during GLP-1RA therapy combines nutritional and exercise strategies, with a multidisciplinary clinical management involving physicians, dietitians and exercise specialists to tailor interventions based on individual goals, comorbidities and age
More serious side effects that should prompt medical attention are increased blood pressure, heart palpitation, chest pain, shortness of breath, and swelling of the legs and ankles
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Weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications is rapid and substantial, often recovering 50-70% of lost weight within a year