This is a serious problem for several reasons: Muscle loss slows your resting metabolic rate, making it harder to keep weight off after stopping the medication Reduced muscle mass increases the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of physical function particularly in older adults The skinny fat phenomenon normal BMI but high body fat percentage is a real outcome of poorly managed GLP-1 use The solution is not to avoid GLP-1 medications
We are entering a new era of obesity care where patients want individualized treatment plans that address their needs and provide choices, including oral formulations, said Anna Windle, PhD, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development, Medical & Regulatory Affairs at Novo Nordisk Inc, in a May 2, 2025, statement
A safe rate of weight loss on semaglutide is 1 to 2 pounds per week
Some patients seeking more significant weight reduction may be candidates for tirzepatide due to its dual hormone action
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