Drugs that will produce 15 percent body weight loss we did not have that before in the medical therapy of obesity. With additional, potentially more effective GLP-1 receptor agonists coming online in the future, were at the beginning of a promising new chapter of obesity therapeutics
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Live enzyme tests assess liver health as some patients may experience elevated liver enzymes while on the medication (like ALT and AST) Lipid panel tracks cardiovascular risk factors, including total cholesterol, LDL (bad), HDL (good), and triglycerides
The regulation of skin pigmentation
Vitamin C or K levels should be checked if dietary deficiency or malabsorption is a concern
Ultimately, a long-term solution must make these treatments sustainable for patients, employers and public programs