"For folks that are coming in getting these medications because they want to lose a quick 10 to 15 pounds or it's not clinically appropriate for them, it cuts down supply, and currently supply is an issue and the cost is also an issue," said Hemalee Patel, DO, senior medical director for chronic care management at One Medical
There is a legitimate clinical argument that a healthy 35-year-old with a BMI of 33, no comorbidities, no relevant family history, and no medications can safely start a low-dose GLP-1 agonist without requiring a full metabolic workup first particularly if the prescriber is using a thorough intake questionnaire to screen for contraindications
South Park parodied the drug in a special titled The End of Obesity , while Oprah Winfrey hosted a primetime special on the drug
Regardless of your chosen route, preparing for your appointment ahead of time can help the process go more smoothly
Instead of having three large meals, try eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day