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7 mistakes people make while taking weight loss drugs, according to experts

A recent poll of over 1,000 adults revealed that one in four surveyed said they would consider using an injectable weight loss drug without consulting their doctor.

September 27, 2024
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Some medications can be taken as needed—but GLP-1s aren’t one of them. “Some people think missing a dose here and there is harmless, but consistency is key with medications like semaglutide to maintain its effectiveness,” Michael Snyder, PhD, medical director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Rose Medical Center and in-house obesity specialist at personalized weight care company FuturHealth, told Health. “All of the results that you are looking for are based on very regimented dosing instructions.” 

Read the Health article. 

Learn more about Dr. Snyder and the team at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.

Published:
September 27, 2024

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