Because the medication will support a calorie deficit, many people actually need to count calories to avoid undereating and ultimately help themselves meet baseline energy requirements
Furihata K, Mimura H, Urva S, Oura T, Ohwaki K, Imaoka T (2022) A phase 1 multiple-ascending dose study of tirzepatide in Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes
Qualifying BMI thresholds require either obesity (30 kg/m) or overweight status (27 kg/m) combined with comorbidities like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea documented within the past 12 months
We can build a much healthier society at a price we can afford if we use data to target individuals with the greatest need, provide treatments that include (but are not exclusive to) GLPs, adopt a multidisciplinary approach that considers far more than just medical treatment, and track progress to ensure treatment works