Older adults may be more vulnerable to muscle loss due to age-related sarcopenia and should work closely with healthcare professionals to implement protective strategies, including adequate protein intake, resistance exercise, and monitoring of functional capacity throughout treatment
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Transition Strategies If you need to stop the medication, work with your doctor on a plan to: Taper off slowly if possible Focus even more on healthy eating habits Increase physical activity Monitor your weight closely Beyond Weight Loss: Other Benefits Of GLP-1 GLP-1 medications do more than just help with weight loss: Heart Health Benefits Recent studies show some GLP-1 medications can: Lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes Improve blood pressure Help with cholesterol levels Blood Sugar Control These medications help manage blood sugar, which is especially helpful for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes
The rest stays in your gut, where it can cause the bloating, cramping, and diarrhea you are trying to avoid