Subcutaneous (SubQ) Injections SubQ injections are delivered just under the skin, typically around the abdomen or upper thigh
Published 2021 Aug 26
Patients should understand that while the medication itself won't show up on blood tests, the therapeutic effects of GLP-1 drugs are clearly evident through improved metabolic markers: lower HbA1c, reduced fasting glucose, potential improvements in lipid profiles, and weight loss
Study authors also noted the risk reductions were more pronounced in the cohorts with psoriasis than in those with obesity or diabetes without psoriasis, and that findings were consistent across all sensitivity analyses. Study authors concluded that GLP-1 receptor agonists should be considered for patients with psoriasis and comorbid obesity or diabetes.
Retatrutide: Watch This One Not FDA-approved yet, but Phase 2 trial data showed up to 24 percent body weight reduction in 48 weeks by targeting three separate hormone receptors
They do this by making the cytochrome P-450 system in the liver more active