Ozempic and Wegovy, the diabetes medication that is increasingly catching on as a medical means of weight-control, may soon be available as a pill
Care: Members taking these medications are more successful in losing weight when supported with diet and exercise
Why Are They Prescribed Together
First, there is a lack of standardized exercise protocols across studies, with wide variability in training type, frequency, intensity, and supervision, which limits comparability and prevents the identification of optimal regimens for preserving lean mass or enhancing metabolic outcomes
GIP enhances the weight loss effects by further reducing appetite and promoting feelings of fullness
Patients should know about allodynia as a possibility, understand what to watch for, and have a plan for what to do if symptoms develop