Weight-Inclusive Primary Care and Breastfeeding Medicine Physician in Houston, TX
GLP-1 Medications & Eating Disorder Recovery
A Practical Guide for Dietitians and Therapists
Learn how to support clients using GLP-1 medications while protecting eating disorder recovery.
What You'll Learn
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly common in metabolic care. Many clients taking these medications also have a history of disordered eating.
For dietitians and therapists, this can raise important questions:
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What side effects are normal vs concerning?
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How do I support adequate nutrition if appetite is suppressed?
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When should I encourage a client to contact their doctor?
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How can we navigate GLP-1 medications without reinforcing diet culture?
This free guide will help you navigate these questions with confidence.
Inside the Guide
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Common GLP-1 side effects and how to support clients
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Red flags that require medical follow-up
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Eating disorder recovery tension points to watch for
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Common myths clients bring into sessions
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Questions clinicians can ask to assess safety and recovery stability
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A quick-reference checklist for clinical practice
About Dr. Berens
Dr. Rebecca Berens is a family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine, a direct primary care practice specializing in trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care.
She works closely with dietitians and therapists to support patients navigating complex intersections between metabolic health and eating disorder recovery.