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Adolescent obesity: AAP guidelines and GLP-1 use in minors — what worked for you?

RunnerRach Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM 12 replies 1,265 viewsPage 2 of 3
TinaHashiRN
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Aug 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM#6

Congrats RunnerRach!! You should be so proud of yourself. 🎉

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Aug 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM#7

Clinical perspective on Adolescent obesity AAP guidelines and:

I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.

For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.

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amsterdam_pete
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Aug 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM#8

Yep. My endo said the same thing about Adolescent obesity.

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GenomicsKate
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Aug 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM#9

Reading this thread on Adolescent obesity AAP hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 279 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 54 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Adolescent obesity — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

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Aug 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM#10
TinaHashiRN said:
You should be so proud of yourself

This is exactly right. TinaHashiRN articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Adolescent obesity AAP aspect is what made the difference for me.

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