The consequences go far beyond body weight, causing health problems like heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, joint pain, mental health issues, and even early death
This guide walks through every side effect worth knowing about, from the mild and common to the rare but serious
Lifestyle changes: The patient has participated in a comprehensive weight management program that encourages behavioral modification, reduced-calorie diet, AND increased physical activity with continuing follow-up for at least 6 months prior to using drug therapy
Besides structural adaptations, exercise significantly elevates circulating biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease, such as creatine kinase, cardiac troponin, and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) (45)