Fiber intake requires balance
While many providers are first drawn to our standards and precision, they stay because of the partnership
What to look for: A prescriber whose primary clinical focus is obesity medicine, makes dose decisions around weight outcomes, body composition, and metabolic markers in addition to blood sugar
These benefits were not seen in the placebo group
However, results of sensitivity analyses were, overall, comparable to those of our main analysis, suggesting robustness of the observed associations
Furthermore, by stimulating the GLP-1 receptor, the medication reduces appetite and food intake , leading to weight loss