gip and glp-1 medication Explained: The Mechanisms of Medications for Weight Loss Targeting GLP-1, GIP & GCG

Learning Objectives: List the two types of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications approved for weight loss Describe the proposed mechanism of action for GLP-1s and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) medications Explain where GLP receptors are found List three data points on efficacy outcomes of GLP-1s List five main side effects of GLP-1s Explain the relationship between GLP dose and side effects Describe what mindful eating is and how it can be used to help optimize nutritional status and ameliorate the side effects of GLP-1s List three pieces of motivational interviewing (MI) dialogue to help assess the impact of a GLP-1 to inform the counseling focus Using Mindful Eating with GLP-1 Medications webinar presents the benefits of coupling a mindful eating approach with weight loss medication for personalized and effective care

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Liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) A daily injection and one of the earliest GLP-1 drugs in mainstream use

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