Healthy Habits That Benefit Older Adults Using GLP-1 Drugs While GLP-1s and similar medications can be effective tools to help people manage type 2 diabetes and obesity, theyre not enough on their own, nor are they one-size-fits-all, says Kristen Smith, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who is based in Atlanta
If youre using a GLP-1 as part of your plan, you can get support with side effects and tips on how to develop sustainable habits with our GLP-1 Companion Program
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Exercise: prioritize resistance training If you can only do one type of exercise while on GLP-1 therapy, choose resistance training
GLP-1 injections, also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, are a treatment originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes
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