FDA-approved uses Wegovy : When paired with a healthy lifestyle, balanced and reduced-calorie diet, and exercise, Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in patients with: Obesity (body mass index 30 kg/m or greater) or Overweight (body mass index 27 kg/m or greater) with at least one health condition that occurs due to increased body weight such as high blood pressure (hypertension), type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and heart disease, Its also FDA-approved for reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events
Since going off the drug, she said her symptoms have not improved and has had to take a leave of absence from her job
However, suitability varies by individual, and treatment should always be evaluated by a qualified physician
However, medication is just one element of a healthy lifestyle, and the fitness industry is taking advantage of the GLP-1 craze to promote products that work in conjunction with the medications to help people achieve better and lasting results
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Patients who prioritize these quality-of-life improvements over significant weight loss are typically the best candidates for this program