Accessed Sep 7, 2023 at Cohen-Kurzrock RA, Cohen PR
In Studies 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9, all patients received instruction for a reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity counseling (recommended to a minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of study medication or placebo and continued throughout the trial
Since these providers are physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants, they are able to prescribe medications like Ozempic, says Rhodes
Rybelsus is the pill version of semaglutide -- the active ingredient that helps patients lose weight -- and is already approved for those with Type 2 diabetes
its simply one option that may work well for some but not everyone
Treatments that are effective (singly or in combination) should be continued