Eating smaller, more frequent meals reduces the volume of food sitting in a slower digestive system at once
This means focusing on education, empathy, and transparency
Collaboration with dietitians, diabetes educators, and pharmacists provides a more comprehensive approach
Across clinical trials and real-world settings, weight loss remained modest, relapse rates after discontinuation were high, and treatment was often fragmented, lacking integration into interdisciplinary care models
In the first days following surgery, they can expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort that are well managed with prescribed medications