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Additionally, absence of personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is essential, as GLP-1s carry a black-box warning for these conditions
Important safety and readiness considerations include: Ongoing evaluation of nutritional stability and medical risk Assessment of psychological readiness and vulnerability to relapse Monitoring for increased rigidity, compulsive behaviors, or distress around eating Integration of medication decisions within a broader treatment plan At Monte Nido, care is grounded in a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that includes: Medical monitoring to ensure physical safety Individualized nutrition therapy to support nourishment and stability Evidence-based psychotherapy to address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral drivers Medication use, when considered, must align with safety, recovery readiness, and long-term healing goals rather than short-term symptom suppression
Medical Team Support : Regular monthly check-ins with the medical team to ensure the medication is working well for you