Lifestyle changes can bring a slight metabolic boost and health benefits
Maintaining a healthy weight, focusing on exercise and eating a well-balanced diet can improve your overall metabolic health
This diabetes medication can treat obesity, but it’s not for people who just want to drop a few pounds
Successful weight loss takes a long-term commitment — build a healthy lifestyle you can stick with
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Weight loss may cause loose, sagging skin and muscle loss to your rear
Your body’s response to rapid weight loss from the medication may cause shedding
This rigid program has a devoted following, but its intense demands also raise some concerns
Taking a smaller dose than what your doctor recommends isn’t a good idea
Visceral fat surrounds your organs and can be more detrimental to your health
One is a supplement, the other is a prescription medication — both may be useful in managing Type 2 diabetes, but one has more research
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