glp 1 def GLP-1 medications for weight loss GLP-1 for Weight Loss and

Rapid weight loss and caloric restriction can affect mood and energy levels

Ideal for 1:1 Counseling: Use this handout to educate clients during MNT or GLP-1-focused sessions without reinventing the wheel

Based on early human studies and animal research, GLP-1 agonists may affect: Reward-related eating behaviours by potentially modulating dopamine signalling in brain reward circuits Food cravings and hedonic eating (eating for pleasure rather than hunger) Impulsivity around food , possibly reducing the compulsive aspects of eating Satiety signalling , enhancing the feeling of fullness after meals Some patients using GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight management report not just reduced appetite but also diminished preoccupation with food, fewer intrusive thoughts about eating, and reduced cravings for specific foods, particularly those high in fat and sugar

In 2021, diabetes was responsible for 6.7 million deaths, and it is projected that by 2045, the number of individuals with diabetes will increase to 783 million, highlighting the growing global burden of T2DM over the coming decades (Sun et al., 2022)