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Myth 1: You can't minimize muscle loss while on a GLP-1 Fact: Protein + strength training help protect it
) Weight-related diagnoses (Blood pressure, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, lipids, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular history) Prior weight-loss attempts (your lifestyle, nutrition, medications, structured interventions) Relevant medical history (pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe GI motility disorders, personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, pregnancy, or plans for pregnancy) Why it works: GLP-1 medications are indicated for adults with a BMI 30, or a BMI 27 with at least one weight-related condition
One RCT reported a non-significantly higher response rate in 15 BCG-treated patients compared to 15 placebo-treated patients (60% versus27%) at eight months of follow-up with all patients reporting one or more AE(s)