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It's important to note that endogenous GLP-1 is rapidly degraded by the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), giving it a very short half-life in circulation
Many patients are turning to telehealth-based programs that prioritize convenience, personalization, and domestic safety
Effect of weight loss with lifestyle intervention on risk of diabetes
Expert bodies recognize the importance of frequent visits in primary care (more than once a month, face-to-face contact during the first three months) in achieving long-term weight loss maintenance [27]
Melanie Jay, MD, MS, is a professor of medicine and population health at NYU Langone Health and a physician investigator specializing in obesity