2021 Updates to the ADA Standards of Care. diaTribe Learn
Although Wassenaar did not specify an age, she confirmed that the center has seen prepubescent children on GLP-1s seeking treatment for eating disorders. Id like for there to be better oversight for the prescription of these medications, Wassenaar said, and better support for the real possibility of disordered eating after taking these medications. She emphasized that a focus on cosmetic changes from GLP-1s is especially dangerous for children and young adults
GLP-1 drugs were originally developed decades ago as diabetes treatments that alter the hormonal makeup of the brain and gut reducing hunger and slowing digestion
In contrast, in the liraglutide-treated group, the mean daily HR increased significantly from baseline at all times (66.5 10.2 to 79.7 10.5 bpm
Some patients struggle with weight gain due to other conditions at play, like type 2 diabetes or hormonal disorders
But they are not tested for safety during pregnancy or while actively trying to conceive, which means timing and medical supervision are key
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