For now, Williams is taking the weekly GLP-1 injections and trains for a half-marathon (13.1 miles)
Make sure theres a way to get a quick response from a licensed practitioner (ideally someone trained in obesity medicine) if you dont feel well or have questions, like by messaging through a patient portal
In other words, the researchers looked at the treated group only after they were exposed to GLP-1s, when their BMIs had likely fallen lower than their pre-prescription weights, the commentary writers noted
And since retatrutide is not legally on the market, its risky to seek it out, since you cant be sure its legitimate
Mortality and diabetes-related morbidity, particularly cardiovascular events, were thoroughly examined, indicating semaglutide's potential in reducing these risks
Bottom line GLP-1 patches may sound convenient, but theyre not supported by science, and theyre not a real alternative to prescription treatment