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xviii, 263 pages : charts ; 25 cm
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Part I: The road ahead -- Rethinking obesity: What we got wrong -- Enter GLP-1s: A new era of weight management -- Are GLP-1s right for you?: Evaluating your candidacy and risks -- The road starts here: Finding the right provider and getting your prescription -- Part II: Your life-changing journey begins -- Your GLP-1 journey: What to expect -- Staying on course: Your GPS for progress -- Titration and troubleshooting: Adjusting your dose and navigating side effects -- Part III: Life after GLP-1s -- Maintaing your weight: Strategies for sustained success -- After the transformation: Facing yourself and the world -- A final word
"A board-certified endocrinologist [discusses] using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound to reverse obesity and take charge of your health, with established strategies for maximizing your results"--
Examines the role of GLP-1 medications in the medical treatment of obesity and addresses common misconceptions surrounding their use. Drawing on clinical experience, endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen outlines evidence-based strategies for weight management, emphasizing the importance of proper medical supervision. The work frames obesity as a chronic health condition rather than a personal failing and presents a patient-centered approach to long-term care and health outcomes