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But with greater potential comes a greater need for diligence
Inform your prescriber about all medications and supplements you're taking, and plan for follow-up labs to monitor your metabolic response and hormonal balance during treatment
Participants receiving retatrutide reported living with obesity or overweight for an average of 11.5 years (SD = 9.5)
Consider discussing GLP-1 medications with your healthcare provider if you: Have a BMI of 30 or higher, or BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions Have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone Are experiencing significant weight gain during perimenopause thats affecting your health Have metabolic concerns like prediabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome Want to reduce visceral abdominal fat thats accumulated during perimenopause Are committed to making lifestyle changes alongside medication GLP-1 medications work best when combined with healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress managementnot as standalone solutions