| International Standard Book Number |
9781394375226
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| International Standard Book Number |
1394375220
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| Personal Name |
Reeves, Patrick, author.
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| Title Statement |
Weight-loss medications / Patrick Reeves, MD, FAAP, DABOM ; Tania Elliott, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI.
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| Varying Form of Title |
Weight-loss medications for dummies.
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| Publisher |
©2026.
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| Publisher |
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2026]
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| Physical Description |
x, 212 pages ; 23 cm.
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent.
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia.
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| Carrier Type |
volume rdacarrier.
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| Series Statement |
For dummies.
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| General Note |
Includes index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction -- Part 1: Getting the scoop on weight-loss medication. Tracing the path of weight-loss medications ; Exploring the formations ; Getting started with GLP-RA medications -- Part 2: Using weight-loss medications healthfully. Seeking healthcare guidance ; Integrating medications with lifestyle changes ; Monitoring and maintaining success with tests and tech -- Part 3: Dealing with unique weight-loss situations. Addressing weight loss for various populations ; Navigating medication challenges ; Applying alternative strategies when medications don't work ; Exploring weight-loss surgery -- Part 4: The part of tens. Top ten weight-loss medications ranked by effectiveness ; Top ten studies that can inform your weight-loss journey ; Top ten alternatives to weight-loss medicines.
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| Summary, Etc. |
A consumer health guide by Patrick Reeves and Tania Elliott explaining the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight management and metabolic conditions. The book describes medications such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide, including their mechanisms of action, indications, potential side effects, and considerations for use. It also addresses lifestyle factors, treatment expectations, and access to care, with the aim of supporting informed decision-making about weight management.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Weight loss.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Appetite depressants.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Glucagon-like peptide 1.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Obesity Treatment United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Glucagon-like peptide 1 Therapeutic use.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Hypoglycemic agents Therapeutic use.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Metabolism Disorders Treatment.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Elliott, Tania, author.
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