Practical Considerations for LongTerm Use Implementing longterm GLP1 obesity treatment requires thoughtful clinical strategies
controls with obesity undergoing surgical or non-surgical procedures should be further explored
Nutritional Deficiencies The mechanism that makes GLP-1 medications effective, slowing digestion and reducing food intake, can also lead to significant nutritional gaps: Many patients consume fewer calories, making it difficult to obtain adequate nutrients Altered digestive processes may reduce the efficiency of nutrient absorption Key nutrients at risk include calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, and protein 4
3 The physicians who practice at Kaiser Permanente are recognized as Top Doctors in Washingtonian magazine (2024), Baltimore magazine (2024), Arlington Magazine (2024), Northern Virginia Magazine (2024), and Bethesda magazine (2023).