GLP-1 medications are a legitimate tool particularly for patients who don't meet surgical criteria, want to reduce surgical risk beforehand, or to prepare for a bariatric procedure
Ashley Koff, RD 00:37:41 And weve really had to do a lot of work to support the body, because again, when youre on the medication, youre suppressing your own production
However, they have garnered never-before-seen levels of medical, media and business attention over the last few months, following the announcement of recent successful clinical trial results demonstrating the more widespread health benefits of certain GLP-1RAs
That can make the category look broader than the biology
This often involves a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing various pharmacological agents to address the severe neuropathic pain in addition to physical therapy and occupational therapy to regain mobility, strength, and functional independence during the recovery phase