Palm Beach Metabolic Care

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Getting Started

What to expect, how the programme works, and where to begin.

Getting Started

Starting GLP Therapy

Starting GLP-1 therapy is a journey, not an overnight transformation. Most people experience gradual changes in appetite, fullness, and eating habits over the first several weeks. The early phase is about learning how your body responds, building supportive habits, and creating a foundation for long-term success. Focus on hydration, protein intake, movement, and consistency rather than chasing immediate results.

7 min readGuideClinically reviewed

Getting Started

How GLP-1 Medications Work

GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a natural hormone released after eating. They slow gastric emptying so food moves more slowly, helping you feel full longer.

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Getting Started

First 30 Days

The first 30 days of GLP-1 therapy are a learning period. Your body is adapting to the medication, your appetite may be changing, and you are beginning to build new habits around food, hydration, exercise, and fullness awareness. Many people focus exclusively on the number on the scale, but the most successful patients use the first month to develop routines that support long-term success. Think of the first 30 days as the foundation for everything that follows.

9 min readGuideClinically reviewed

Getting Started

Understanding Incretin Medicines: One, Two, and Three Pathways

Semaglutide activates the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide activates GLP-1 and GIP receptors. Learn what those pathways do, why one receptor is not one body location, and what scientists mean by a triple agonist.

11 min readGuideClinically reviewed

Educational only — always discuss medication choices with your care team.