Post-transplant weight gain: The role of steroids
Why weight gain is common after transplant and how GLP-1s counteract steroid-induced hunger.
Written by Professor Mohammed Mahdi Althaf
Overview
Steroids like Prednisolone are essential for transplant but drive intense hunger. GLP-1 medications can effectively target this increased appetite.
This article is general information and is not individual medical advice. Treatment decisions are made at a face-to-face consultation.