As their use grows, so do questions about GLP-1 and eating disorders, particularly how appetite-suppressing drugs might interact with conditions that involve disrupted hunger cues, restrictive behaviors, or cycles of bingeing and compensatory actions
Both medicines work in different ways and can even be used together
Healthcare providers who can prescribe Zepbound include: Primary care physicians (family medicine, internal medicine) Endocrinologists specializing in obesity medicine Bariatric medicine specialists Nurse practitioners and physician assistants with prescriptive authority If your current provider is unfamiliar with Zepbound or does not prescribe weight management medications, requesting a referral to an obesity medicine specialist or endocrinologist is appropriate
A multifaceted approach should be designed, including not only evidence-based dietary plans and physical activity goals, but also behavioral support programs should be offered
Hypoglycemiawhen blood glucose drops below 70 mg/dLcan cause shakiness, sweating, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness