Team-based care, including registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), exercise physiologists, and health coaches, can be very helpful, but these are not always available depending on health system circumstances and payer policies
Among the marketed large molecule injectable GLP-1 agonists, semaglutide, apart from weight-loss, is being studied for kidney disease and tirzepatide (a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist) is being evaluated for sleep apnea in Ph 3 clinical trials
Adequate protein supports muscle mass, maintains metabolic rate, aids recovery, and promotes overall health during weight loss
patients either pay cash or use the insurance concierge to attempt coverage
The nasal spray formulation provides a standardized research format that supports consistency across experimental protocols and facilitates administration within laboratory settings