MWLI programs include nutritional guidance and behavioral coaching to support optimal outcomes
Participants had mean ages at baseline of 16.3 2.2 years, 16 were assigned female at birth, and they identified as White ( n = 5), Black ( n = 11), and Hispanic ( n = 14)
Signs of gallbladder problems, including right upper abdominal pain, jaundice, or clay-colored stools, warrant urgent assessment, as these medications can increase gallstone risk, particularly during rapid weight loss
Try stress-reduction strategies, as stress can impact digestion
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have dramatically changed the weight-loss conversation
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic endogenous incretin hormones to regulate glucose levels and induce satiety