5 sats \ 2 replies \ @398ja 6 Nov \ parent \ on: How ‘miracle’ weight-loss drugs will change the world science
I'm increasingly convinced that metabolic diseases should not be primarily treated with drugs, but with lifestyle changes, unless it is proven that the drug is more effective. Trials should compare the effectiveness of the drug, placebo, AND lifestyle changes.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @megaptera 6 Nov
Absoult. Being overweight is probably a lifestyle problem in 90-95% of cases and not a medical one
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @398ja 6 Nov
Yes, a metabolic dysfunction, like so many other illnesses... including cancer, if you believe scientists like Dr. Laurent Schwartz 🇫🇷, Dr Thomas N. Seyfried etc.
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