Understanding the Function of GLP-1 Medication in Weight Loss
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Introduction
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Todd Bossier, nurse practitioner with 21 years of experience, discusses medical consultations for weight loss clinics.
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Three Parts of Medical Examination
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Safety of medication: review potential side effects and prevention methods.
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Three pillars of success for short-term and long-term results.
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Contraindications: absolute (pregnancy and/or planned pregnancy, history of pancreatitis, history or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, or multiple neoplasia 2…and relative (e.g., type 1 diabetes).
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Characteristics of Ideal Candidate
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No contraindications.
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Desire to lose at least 20 pounds.
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Difficulty controlling food cravings.
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How the Medication Works
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Bucket 1: Slows digestion, makes patients feel fuller, faster, and longer.
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Bucket 2: Makes pancreas and liver more efficient in glucose response, promoting fat burning by normalizing glucose and insulin.
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Bucket 3: Naturally occurring gut hormone that suppresses hunger signals in the brain, reducing food cravings.
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