Following the FDA-approved titration schedules for each specific GLP-1 medication is important
Patients generally favor oral anti-obesity drugs as they reduce the discomfort and complexity associated with injectables or transdermal patches, allowing for discreet and flexible dosing
Pediatricians should consider using anti-obesity medication as a treatment option to assist teens with obesity in preventing weight regain. Kelly and colleagues enrolled 100 youths aged 12 to 18 years with a BMI 1.2 times higher than the 95th percentile of their CDC-derived normal level by age or sex, or a BMI higher than 35 kg/m 2
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