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Isadora Velazquez
Leads the publication's coverage of medically supervised weight solutions and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.
7 stories by Isadora Velazquez
Your QuestionsGLP-1 medications and pregnancy: what to know before conceiving
These drugs are stopped before pregnancy, and the planning window matters more than most people realize.
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Your QuestionsWeight, health, and confidence: the whole picture
The goal is wellbeing, the contour is one part of it.
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Your QuestionsMood, motivation, and GLP-1 medications
The mental side of these drugs is real, often positive, sometimes not, and worth paying attention to.
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MaintenanceComing off a GLP-1 without regaining everything
Stopping a GLP-1 does not have to undo your progress, but it does require a real plan.
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Choosing CareWho actually qualifies for a GLP-1 prescription
The clinical criteria are narrower than the marketing suggests, and qualifying medically is not the same as getting it covered.
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MaintenanceReaching your goal weight: what maintenance on a GLP-1 looks like
Hitting your goal is the start of a new phase, not the finish line, and maintenance has its own rules.
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The MedicationsMedical weight loss in the GLP-1 era
A new class of medications has changed the conversation, here is the honest picture.
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