It's important to note that our advocacy does not extend to the promotion or endorsement of weight loss supplements or medications
Helping patients establish realistic expectations and providing education about how the medication works are important to help ensure desired outcomes
Essentially, GLP-1 medicationsshort for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonistsmimic a hormone that helps control blood sugar, curb appetite, and even boost heart health
And in that way, they are being misleading to people
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