Strength training and enough protein protect lean muscle mass, according to the American Diabetes Association, and losing that muscle (sometimes called sarcopenia) is a real risk with GLP-1 medications
However, research on these medications is ongoing, including how they compare
To help with that, MeAgain's GLP-1 app lets you track doses and lab results, flags likely effects on tests, and stores notes you can share with your clinician
Menopause specialist Michelle Cooper, M.D., agrees on the benefits of prescribing ozempic for menopause weight gain
People may choose to stop taking their GLP-1 medication for several reasons, such as: Reaching a target weight Experiencing side effects or fatigue from injections Wanting to get pregnant Managing costs or insurance changes What happens when you stop