Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, these medications have proven highly effective for treating obesitya chronic condition affecting more than 40% of U.S
and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, clinical pharmacy specialist and co-director of endocrine disorders in pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute and a Healio | Endocrine Today Editorial Board Member, reviewed the latest data and clinical recommendations for managing diabetes during pregnancy
Specifically, for each unit reduction in BMI, whole-body fat mass decreases by about 7.9 kg, while muscle mass reduces by about 6.4 kg
Moreover, weight cycling has previously been associated with lower muscle mass and strength, as well as an increased risk of SO [99, 100]