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The good news? It's often temporary and reversible.Noticing more hair shedding since starting a GLP-1 medication? You're...
10/16/2026

The good news? It's often temporary and reversible.

Noticing more hair shedding since starting a GLP-1 medication? You're not alone!
Hair loss has been reported with medications like Zepbound and Wegovy, but the medication itself may not be the only factor.

One common explanation is telogen effluvium, a condition where physiological stress, including rapid weight loss, causes increased hair shedding. This isn't unique to GLP-1s. We've seen similar patterns for years following bariatric surgery.

The good news?
Telogen effluvium is typically reversible! Once the underlying trigger is addressed, shedding usually improves, although regrowth can take several months.

So what can you do?

🔎 Get the right diagnosis. Not all hair loss is the same. A dermatologist can identify the type of hair loss and determine whether testing for iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or other nutritional deficiencies is appropriate.

💊 Explore treatment options. Topical minoxidil (particularly 5% foam) is a well-established treatment for certain types of hair loss and is often better tolerated than liquid formulations. Oral minoxidil and spironolactone may help select patients, but aren't appropriate for everyone. Pattern hair loss often requires ongoing treatment, while telogen effluvium frequently resolves without medication.

🥗 Prioritize protein! Hair is primarily made of keratin, a structural protein. Inadequate protein and calorie intake can contribute to shedding, especially when appetite is significantly suppressed.

⚖️ Find your optimal GLP-1 dose. If appetite suppression is preventing you from meeting your nutritional needs, discuss your dosing strategy with your provider. Higher doses aren't always better!

At Revolution Medicine, we believe successful weight management means preserving muscle, supporting nutrition, and prioritizing overall health, not just lowering the number on the scale.

Bottom line: Hair shedding during weight loss is often temporary and manageable. Identifying the underlying cause is the first step toward healthier hair!








There's been a lot of excitement surrounding retatrutide, the investigational weight-loss medication being developed by ...
10/12/2026

There's been a lot of excitement surrounding retatrutide, the investigational weight-loss medication being developed by Eli Lilly. So where do things actually stand?

Retatrutide is a once-weekly injection that targets three hormone receptors: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. This triple-action approach distinguishes it from currently available medications like Zepbound.

Results from Phase 3 clinical trials have been encouraging, with participants in one pivotal trial achieving up to 28.3% average weight loss over 80 weeks at the highest studied dose.

So when will it be available?

Eli Lilly plans to submit retatrutide to the FDA in early 2027. However, an FDA submission is not the same as approval, and an official availability date has not been established.

At Revolution Medicine, we're closely following these developments, but we will not prescribe retatrutide unless and until it receives FDA approval.

In the meantime, highly effective, FDA-approved treatment options are already available. There's no need to put your health goals on hold while waiting for the next medication.

We'll continue sharing updates as the science evolves!














PCOS has a new name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS.And the word metabolic matters.For years, the nam...
10/05/2026

PCOS has a new name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS.

And the word metabolic matters.

For years, the name “polycystic o***y syndrome” placed the focus on the ovaries and implied that ovarian cysts were central to the condition. But PMOS is much broader. It is a complex endocrine and metabolic condition that can affect reproductive health, insulin and glucose regulation, weight, cardiovascular risk, skin, mental health and more.

The new name better reflects what clinicians have increasingly recognized: caring for PMOS means looking beyond periods and fertility and considering the patient’s metabolic health across the lifespan.

That’s also where obesity medicine can play an important role. For patients with PMOS who are living with weight challenges, evidence-based care may include nutrition and lifestyle support, treatment of metabolic risk factors and, when appropriate, anti-obesity medications.

The diagnosis didn’t suddenly change. The name changed to better reflect the condition we’ve been treating all along.














What if starting a weight-loss injection didn’t mean staying on an injection forever?New real-world data presented this ...
10/02/2026

What if starting a weight-loss injection didn’t mean staying on an injection forever?

New real-world data presented this week followed 194 patients who transitioned from injectable obesity medications to oral GLP-1 therapy.

Rather than regaining weight after the switch, patients lost an additional 4.1% of their body weight on average over three months, and 41% lost at least another 5%.

That’s interesting because one of the biggest questions in obesity medicine is no longer simply, “How much weight can someone lose?”

It’s also: What does long-term treatment look like?

Could some patients eventually lose weight with an injectable medication and transition to a pill for longer-term management?

These results are encouraging, but they’re early real-world data. Not proof that this approach will work for every patient. More prospective research is needed to determine who is a good candidate and how best to make that transition.

Still, having more options for long-term treatment could be a meaningful step forward in making obesity care more individualized and sustainable.














Could the future of weight maintenance involve fewer injections? 💉New clinical trial results are exploring exactly that....
09/28/2026

Could the future of weight maintenance involve fewer injections? 💉

New clinical trial results are exploring exactly that.

Researchers studied an investigational dual GIP/GLP-1 medication to see whether patients could maintain their weight loss after transitioning from weekly injections to less frequent dosing.

After 12 weeks of maintenance:

💉 Patients receiving injections every other week maintained an average of 90% of their initial weight loss.
📅 Those receiving monthly injections maintained an average of 85%.

Researchers also reported encouraging gastrointestinal tolerability during the maintenance phase.

Why does this matter?

Long-term weight management is about finding an approach patients can realistically sustain. Fewer injections could eventually mean greater convenience, less treatment fatigue, and more flexibility.

These are early results from an investigational medication, not a recommendation to change the schedule of currently prescribed treatments. Longer-term research is still needed.

The future of weight management may be about more than how much weight we can lose. It may also be about making those results easier to maintain.














💙 Protein Made Easier!Getting enough protein can be challenging, especially when taking GLP-1 medications and experienci...
09/25/2026

💙 Protein Made Easier!

Getting enough protein can be challenging, especially when taking GLP-1 medications and experiencing a reduced appetite.

Protein plays an important role in preserving lean muscle, supporting satiety, and maintaining long-term metabolic health.

That’s why we created the Revolution Protein Store- making it easier to find convenient, high-protein options that fit into your everyday routine.

From protein bars and grab-and-go snacks to ready-to-heat meals, soups, and oatmeal, we have options for busy mornings, workdays, travel, and everything in between.

✨ No subscription required!
🎉 Enjoy 10% OFF your first order with code REVOLUTION10.
🛒 Shop now: revolutionmed.com/store














💉 Starting a GLP-1? Here are 3 things we wish everyone knew!GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight managemen...
09/21/2026

💉 Starting a GLP-1? Here are 3 things we wish everyone knew!

GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight management, but successful treatment goes beyond the number on the scale.

Preserving muscle, managing side effects, and building sustainable habits are all essential parts of your journey.

At Revolution Medicine, we believe in personalized care that supports your health, not just your weight loss.

✨ Because the goal isn’t just to lose weight. It’s to feel better, get stronger, and maintain your results for the long term.

Ready to get started? Let’s create a plan that works for YOU.














When you're working toward weight loss, the goal isn't simply to lose as many pounds as possible. What you lose matters ...
09/14/2026

When you're working toward weight loss, the goal isn't simply to lose as many pounds as possible. What you lose matters too.

Weight loss can include both body fat and lean mass, which is why protecting muscle should be part of the conversation.

So how can you help?

💪 Prioritize resistance and strength training

🥗 Get enough protein and overall nutrition

🏃 Stay physically active

📊 Track body composition, not just body weight

At Revolution Medicine, our offices have SECA body composition scanners, which allow us to look beyond the number on the scale and track changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and other body composition measures over time.

This helps us see a more complete picture of your progress and make adjustments to your nutrition, movement, and treatment plan when needed.

The goal isn't just weight loss. It's losing fat while protecting the muscle and strength that support your long-term health.














GLP-1 medications are often associated with weekly injections, but oral options are changing the landscape.Oral semaglut...
09/11/2026

GLP-1 medications are often associated with weekly injections, but oral options are changing the landscape.

Oral semaglutide is now available in FDA-approved tablet formulations, including options for weight management and type 2 diabetes.

That doesn't necessarily mean a pill is "better" than an injection. Oral and injectable medications can differ in dosing, absorption, administration instructions, effectiveness, side effects, and insurance coverage.

The best option depends on the individual.

For patients who have been hesitant about injections, however, having another route of administration may open the door to a conversation they weren't ready to have before.

More options means more opportunities to personalize care.














Weight loss is rarely a straight line.It’s completely normal to have weeks when the scale doesn’t move, even when your t...
09/04/2026

Weight loss is rarely a straight line.

It’s completely normal to have weeks when the scale doesn’t move, even when your treatment is still working.

As your body changes, your energy needs change too. Fluid shifts, hormones, digestion, activity, sleep, and changes in body composition can all affect what you see on the scale from week to week.

A plateau also doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to increase your dose.

Before making a change, we look at the bigger picture: appetite and food noise, nutrition, activity, body composition, side effects, how long you’ve been at your current dose, and your overall health goals.

Sometimes the right next step is a dose increase. Sometimes it’s adjusting another part of the plan. And sometimes it’s simply giving your body a little more time.














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