Monitoring inflammatory markers like CRP or ESR periodically while on a GLP-1 isnt standard practice for most patients, but for someone with active autoimmune disease it can provide useful data points
The medication also increases insulin secretion in response to blood sugar, improving metabolic function
The right number depends on kidney function, diabetes medications, body size, rate of weight loss, total calories, symptoms, and clinical context
Your brain gets used to your body being a certain weight and takes steps to keep you at that size
Hay D.L., Poyner D.R
Traditional, oral finasteride and topical minoxidil were the tried-and-true combination for most men seeking hair loss treatment.17 But oral finasteride is not suitable for use by women due to its hormonal activity.18 Its also associated with some unpleasant sexual side effects in about 2-3% of users.19 More recently, oral minoxidil has gained traction as a viable alternative, and some studies show equal if not superior efficacy to finasteride.20 Topical finasteride has also come onto the scene, but it still suffers from topical minoxidils downfall: an annoying regimen.21 Having to find just the right time of day to apply these sprays (not too close to showering or bedtime) can be a pain
