But these are anecdotal observations, not clinical evidence, and they shouldnt be taken as a basis for changing treatment without medical guidance. Alcohol and other substance use disorders are common, but they remain substantially underdiagnosed and undertreated
You dont want to get a prescription and walk awaythats not going to work in the long term. About half of patients who start a GLP-1 medication stop within a year, he notes, often because of side effects, cost, or lack of follow-up
Oh, theyre not doing this. But if you take the time to listen to what theyre telling you, theyre telling you what their life has been. Stanford says that the medical community has not treated obesity as a disease until now
NPs play a key role in addressing these barriers, advocating for patients, and promoting informed, stigma-free discussions that support safe and equitable use
They can help determine if these medications are right for you and guide you toward safe, effective treatment options
