GLP1

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Scenario:

Cheryl is a Black Hispanic female patient who is 15 years old and obese. Her BMI is 43, which places her in the Obesity grade 3 classification. She has been overweight most of her childhood, with recent weight gains of 30 pounds in the past 2 years since starting her menstrual cycle. She is not diabetic, but her HbA1C has been increasing over the past two years and now puts her in the pre-diabetic classification. Her lipid panel is normal. Her blood pressure is slightly elevated at 140/85. She has been depressed since gaining weight and has been teased at school, and can’t find trendy clothes to fit her like her friends. Her physician has prescribed a GLP1 RA medication to start injections once a week. Her mother has questions about using the medication and wants your opinion during your nutrition consultation.

Based on the article above and video answer the following questions.

1) How would you explain to the patient and her mother how the GLP1 medication works (in your own words).

2) Based on the research article, explain what possible effects Cheryl might experience according to her medical scenario.

3) List 5 questions that you would ask Cheryl and the rationale for asking. Be specific, and you cannot say obtain a diet recall.