Top endocrinologists call for diet to become standard care with GLP-1 weight loss drugs for Indians

A new consensus by leading Indian endocrinologists recommends structured nutritional counselling for every patient taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide to preserve muscle and sustain weight loss. (Representative image)Weight loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed the management of obesity and Type 2 diabetes and in the process lowered risk of metabolic diseases. But research has shown that the medication works best only when paired with the right diet. Because these drugs suppress appetite and reduce food intake, patients who do not follow a structured nutrition plan may inadvertently lose muscle along with fat, develop vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and struggle to maintain their weight loss over the long term. However, a new consensu