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Ideal candidates typically include: Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher (classified as obese) Adults with a BMI of 27 or higher who have at least one weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, PCOS, or obstructive sleep apnea Individuals who have tried diet and exercise consistently but havent achieved meaningful weight loss Patients seeking a non-surgical, medication-based alternative to bariatric procedures People with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or blood sugar management challenges Semaglutide is not recommended for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive, as well as those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2

The presenter was sharing things we (as practitioners) need to keep an eye out for and one of those items was seeing Nutrition Facts labels now saying GLP-1 Friendly at the very top of the label - Conagra and Nestle are two of the first to roll these out, with Conagras labeling already out on the market as of this month (January 2025)
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To help manage stress, practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation, and help your body recover and repair with at least 79 hours of sleep each night