GLP-1s & Meal Replacements: Resource Center

This platform offers medical professionals and physicians exclusive access to advanced resources on GLP-1 medications and meal replacements. It includes webinars led by industry experts, in-depth white papers, and a diverse blog library, all designed to support informed clinical decisions and enhance medical knowledge. Stay informed with the latest research and expert perspectives in this dynamic field.

The Physician’s Guide to GLP-1 Success

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Webinars

Thriving in a GLP-1 World: How to Keep Your Weight Loss Practice Relevant and Profitable Despite Rising Medication Demand
By Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Fueling Success: Optimizing Nutrition in GLP-1 Agonist Therapy
By Holly F. Lofton, MD

Beyond the Shot (or Pill): Talking with Patients about the Importance of Healthy Dietary Patterns while on GLP-1 Agonist Drugs
By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Implementing the New Anti-Obesity Medications into a Comprehensive Low Calorie Diet (LCD) Program
By Holly F. Lofton, MD

Tapping into Transformation: The Financial and Health Benefits of Combining Weight Loss Products and Medications
By Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Empowering Sustainable Weight Loss: Integrating Lifestyle and Nutrition for VLCD and GLP-1 Patients
By Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

White Papers

Benefits of Scientifically Formulated Meal Replacements in a GLP-1 Nutrition Plan

The Clinical Importance of Using Meal Replacements with Anti-Obesity Medication

The Efficacy of Meal Replacements for Managing Weight and Jump-Starting Weight Loss in Patients with Obesity

The Crucial Role of Meal Replacements in Enhancing GLP-1 Medication Effects

Blogs

Can GLP-1 RAs Mitigate the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease?

October 22, 2024
Blog, Cardiovascular Disease, GLP-1, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss Medications

GLP-1 RAs are now known to have cardiovascular benefits in addition to glycemic control and weight loss. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agents (GLP-1 RAs) are now demonstrating efficacy for mitigating the risks of cardiovascular disease.1 While the positive effects of GLP-1s…

Slowly Tapering off Semaglutide may be Key to Maintaining Weight Loss

September 17, 2024
Blog, GLP-1, Weight Loss Medications

Recent evidence suggests tapering off semaglutide is promising for maintaining weight loss, particularly when paired with diet and exercise coaching. A common, ongoing concern and question for patients taking a GLP-1 like semaglutide is whether the weight they lost while…

What are the Nutritional Guidelines for Patients Prescribed an Anti-Obesity Medication?

September 4, 2024
Blog, GLP-1, Weight Loss Medications

More research is needed on the nutritional guidelines for patients taking GLP-1 RAs or other anti-obesity medications, but following a nutritionally-dense diet is an important step toward healthy weight loss and overall health. Anti-obesity medications like Ozempic® and Mounjaro®, as…

Marketing Meal Replacements: Business Boosting Strategies for Weight Loss Practitioners

September 3, 2024
Blog, Business, GLP-1, Marketing, Meal Replacements, Weight Loss Medications

Patient success, as well as the growth of your practice, can be enhanced by providing high quality, great tasting meal replacements. As you know, nutrition plays a significant role in helping your patients achieve their weight loss goals. However, selling…

Beyond Pharmaceuticals: Harnessing the Power of Meal Replacements in Your Weight Loss Practice

August 1, 2024
Blog, Business, Clinic Business, GLP-1, Meal Replacements, Semaglutide, Weight Loss Medications, Weight Loss Practice

“After years of Yo-Yo dieting, using weight loss medication was a game-changer for me. But for true success and better health, I found that combining the medications with meal replacements and other lifestyle changes made all the difference.” — Quote…

Meal Replacements and GLP-1 Medications: A Winning Combination for Patient Satisfaction and Business Growth

June 27, 2024
Blog, Business, GLP-1, Meal Replacements, Weight Loss Clinics, Weight Loss Medications, Weight Loss Practice

GLP-1 medications have made a significant impact in the management of diabetes and weight loss. Combining GLP-1s with quality meal replacements helps to ensure long-term success and safety for patients — and creates a business growth opportunity for practitioners. Many…

Comparing Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Dulaglutide: How do They Stack Up?

May 28, 2024
Blog, Dulaglutide, GLP-1, Semaglutide, Weight Loss Medications

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and dulaglutide achieve similar results and have similar mechanisms of action, so the choice often comes down to preference and tolerability. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) medications are used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity…

How Semaglutide Effects Blood Sugar

April 9, 2024
Blog, Diabetes, GLP-1, Semaglutide, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss Medications

Semaglutide lowers blood sugar and helps HbA1c levels drop to preferred ranges for patients with type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide, a synthetic form of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone, is implicated in the regulation of blood glucose. Semaglutide increases…

How Does Stopping Semaglutide Affect Patients?

April 2, 2024
Blog, Cardiology, Exercise, GLP-1, Semaglutide, Weight Gain, Weight Loss Medications

When patients stop taking semaglutide, health care providers should prepare them for possible withdrawal symptoms such as weight regain, increased appetite and food cravings, and the re-emergence of cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. Semaglutide is an effective pharmacotherapy for helping…

Tapping into Transformation: The Financial and Health Benefits of Combining Weight Loss Products and Medications

March 28, 2024
Blog, Business, GLP-1, Weight Loss Management, Weight Loss Medications, Weight Loss Practice

As leaders in the weight loss industry, weight loss practitioners are charged with guiding the way when it comes to effective weight loss and the safe use of GLP-1 medications. The term transformation holds significance. As you know, transformation is…

How Can Patients Maintain Their Metabolic Rate on Semaglutide?

March 19, 2024
Blog, Exercise, GLP-1, Semaglutide, Weight Loss Medications

Although semaglutide does not appear to increase metabolism, patients can use physical activity and exercise to jumpstart their metabolism while taking semaglutide medications. Although semaglutide is implicated in clinically significant weight loss, it doesn’t appear to increase metabolism. Semaglutide speeds…

Robard Corporation Announces the Launch of Biocare®, the First Dietary Beverage Designed Specifically for People Using GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

March 7, 2024
Blog, GLP-1, Press Release, Semaglutide, Weight Loss Medications

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, March 7, 2024 — Robard Corporation, a leading provider of obesity treatment programs and scientifically-designed nutrition products for the medical community since 1976, today announced the launch of Biocare, a direct-to-consumer dietary beverage for people using glucagon-like…