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(Source: ASMBS, 2025) The researchers own conclusion is worth stating plainly: GLP-1 patients may need to adjust their expectations, adhere more closely to treatment, or opt for metabolic and bariatric surgery to achieve desired results. This isnt a case against GLP-1 therapy its a case for the structured, physician-supervised adherence support that determines whether patients get the results the clinical trials show are possible

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Please talk with a nurse or the provider about this option, but generally every 5-7 days is good, assuming there is no nausea