Answer 1 is incorrect. 4.71% chose this answer. “People maintain their weight loss for at least a year.”  According to the ADA Standards, people regain 50 to 70% of the weight lost after this gut hormone replacement therapy is stopped.

Answer 2 is correct. 81.44% of you chose this answer. “People regain at least one-half of their weight loss within a year.”  YES, this is the best answer! Great JOB.  According to ADA Standards, “sudden discontinuation of semaglutide and tirzepatide results in regain of one-half to two-thirds of the weight loss within 1 year. Consider trying lowest effective dose, using intermittent therapy, or stopping medication followed by close weight monitoring. This information is helpful for our clinical practice as we navigate the best approach to utilizing GLP-1 /GIP Therapy.

Answer 3 is incorrect. About 9.28% of respondents chose this. “People experience decreased nausea and less than 10% weight regain.” According to the ADA Standards, people regain 50 to 70% of the weight lost after this gut hormone replacement therapy is stopped.

Finally, Answer 4 is incorrect. 4.57% chose this answer. “People continue behaviors learned on medication with ongoing weight loss success.” According to the ADA Standards, people regain 50 to 70% of the weight lost after this gut hormone replacement therapy is stopped.

We hope you appreciate this week’s rationale! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our Question of the Week and participate in this fun learning activity!