GLP-1 Therapy
GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight and metabolic health. NorthStar uses them deliberately — with testing, muscle protection, and a plan for the long term.
Not all services are available yet. Telehealth appointments are anticipated to begin in late November 2026 for select patients. Please contact our office for additional information regarding eligibility and availability. In-person appointments and diagnostic testing are planned to begin in January 2027.
What it is
GLP-1 receptor agonists are medications that influence appetite and blood-sugar regulation. They can meaningfully aid weight loss and metabolic health when used as part of a complete, monitored plan.
Who benefits
People for whom medication is medically appropriate as one part of treatment — typically alongside nutrition and resistance training to protect muscle. Candidacy is a clinical decision made with a physician.
Why it matters
These medications work, but how they're used matters. Without attention to protein, resistance training, and follow-up, weight can return and muscle can be lost. Used well, they're a valuable tool.
Measure first. Treat the cause.
We don't prescribe in isolation. We measure body composition before and during therapy to protect muscle, pair medication with an exercise and nutrition plan, and reassess regularly so the medication serves the goal — not the other way around.
One interconnected picture
Understand what is limiting you.
Not all services are available yet. Telehealth appointments are anticipated to begin in late November 2026 for select patients. Please contact our office for additional information regarding eligibility and availability. In-person appointments and diagnostic testing are planned to begin in January 2027 at our Edina clinic.