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Recently, she developed large blood clots in her legs, and her doctor prescribed Mounjaro, which mimics GLP-1 and another hormone called GIP
"I'm afraid that if I come off of it, I'm going to go back to that 267-pound person that had all the medical issues, hated his life and everything about myself." "Two truths" One of the biggest problems is that most patients are not evaluated for these disorders when prescribed GLP-1 drugs, says Washington DC psychologist Robyn Pashby , who also sits on the board of the Obesity Action Coalition , a patient advocacy group
Prescribe SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists as early as possible for CV benefit Adults with type 2 diabetes assigned an SGLT2 inhibitor or a GLP-1 receptor agonist during cardiovascular outcomes trials derived benefit from the therapies regardless of whether they were prescribed insulin, according to a meta-analysis
However, in some people, there are transient side effects such as minor swelling and bruising, that may make certain activities less comfortable
Managing side effects often requires dose adjustments or careful meal planning, which can add complexity to the treatment experience