Digital Diet Tracking in GLP-1 Therapy: UK Feasibility Study Tests Three Tools for Obesity Management
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·17 June 2026
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·clinical-trialsUK researchers completed a feasibility study comparing three digital dietary assessment tools for patients starting GLP-1 therapy. The FIDGET study evaluated usability of Nutritics-Libro, MyFood24, and Intake24 platforms in real-world obesity management settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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