We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about the ins and outs of GLP-1 medications called GLP-1 Medications: Understanding Benefits and Risks. GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity in managing diabetes and obesity. With any trend, it’s important to consider the advantages and drawbacks so you can make well-informed decisions for your health.
Before jumping on the medication train, always discuss options with your doctor and take these three considerations into account so you can make well-informed decisions for your health.
- Long-term effects are not yet researched. While we know the short-term effects, weight loss, appetite loss, and blood sugar regulation, long-term research has not been yet.
- Lifestyle changes are still necessary. Living a healthy life – eating lean protein and fiber and exercising – is still necessary to see significant changes.
- Always work with your physician AND dietician. Your physician and dietician know best when prescribing these medications. You should never self-prescribe or change medications without working with your professionals.
If you are interested in seeing the full wellness class and learning more about these medications, you can watch on the Wellness and Work-Life YouTube Channel. This class was taught by Certified Health and Life Coach Dr. Abby Horton.