glp-1 for seniors Medications Infographic What Older Adults Should Know

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Tirzepatide follows a similar pattern, with indications spanning glycemic control and obesity treatment

If theyre not the right fit for you, your provider may suggest other treatments designed to support safe and consistent results

What happens during this transition: Your metabolism slows down as you lose lean muscle mass Visceral fat (the deep abdominal fat around your organs) increases significantly Your risk of heart disease rises Glucose control can become more challenging, increasing diabetes risk Bone density starts to decline Weight gain during menopause is normal (but that doesnt make It easy) If youve been gaining weight during perimenopause or menopause, youre definitely not alone

Rizzo at Mass General Brigham and a team are investigating how Wegovy and GLP-1 drugs cause changes in the eye that lead to vision loss