Dr Blauvelt: My concluding remarks to everyone out there: Youre going to see GLP-1s being used in your patients
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it is primarily prescribed to lower blood glucose levels in adults who have type 2 diabetes when traditional oral medications or lifestyle adjustments alone are insufficient
Additionally, symptoms of hypothyroidism (like fatigue and constipation) can overlap with the side effects of GLP-1 RAs, making it difficult to distinguish between the two if thyroid function is not first optimized
Timing matters tootaking it in the morning or with healthy fats helps maximize its benefits
They're also getting, you know, the physiological, you know, call it up regulation from the testosterone because it also is lipolytic
Read the guidance for prescribing Wegovy