Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1 Once You’ve Lost Weight? Here’s What Experts Say
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Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1 Once You’ve Lost Weight? Here’s What Experts Say
GLP-1s can work wonders for weight loss. But what happens when you stop taking them?Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDNGetty Images. EatingWell Design.Key PointsWhen you stop taking a GLP-1, it’s completely normal to regain some lost weight. Experts say this is due to increased appetite, cravings and food noise. To help maintain your losses, focus on fiber-rich nonstarchy vegetables and lean protein.A staggering 1 in 8 Americans say the…
Are GLP-1 RAs becoming lifelong medicines?
A recent systematic review published in the BMJ has reignited debate about what happens when patients stop taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and related GLP-1–based incretin therapies. The analysis found that weight often returns quickly once treatment is discontinued – in some cases faster than with other weight-loss interventions. And it’s not just weight that rebounds. Cardiometabolic risk markers, including blood p…
Weight loss drugs, which have caused a global craze in recent years, are also experiencing a boom in the Czech Republic. According to estimates, over 50,000 people are already using them. Although insurance companies currently only fully cover them for diabetics, they are becoming more accessible to a wider range of interested parties. New forms are coming onto the market and their prices are gradually decreasing.
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