Adherence
Adherence to digital GLP-1 RA-supported weight loss programs is significantly influenced by patient demographics, with older, Caucasian, and overweight individuals adhering significantly longer than younger, non-Caucasian, and higher BMI-class peers.
If you are using a digital GLP-1 program, be aware that adherence varies by demographic. Older, Caucasian, and overweight individuals in this study tended to stay in the program longer. However, the most common reasons for stopping are cost and side effects. To improve your chances of long-term success, proactively manage side effects with your care team and address financial concerns early, as these are the primary drivers of discontinuation.
Patients who were older, Caucasian and overweight tended to adhere to the program for a statistically significantly longer period than their younger, non-Caucasian and higher BMI-class peers.
Why this rating
Large retrospective cohort (n=8294) with statistical significance, but limited by self-reported data and lack of randomization.
Source
Patient Adherence to a Digital Real-World GLP-1 RA-Supported Weight-Loss Program in the UK: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Louis Talay et al. · Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health · 2024
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