Chloe, RN, leads your visits and check-ins, with physician oversight
GLP-1 plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas after meals, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing appetite
How GLP-1ssuch as Novo Nordisks Ozempic and Wegovy or Lillys Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) factor into the mix is still under examination
Concurrent medications Medications that affect gastrointestinal motility, such as opioids, anticholinergics, certain antidepressants, and proton pump inhibitors, can interact with semaglutide to intensify side effects
When a doctor does recommend the use of an approved weight-loss medication, people still need to commit to a lifelong weight-loss strategy which may include eating healthier, balanced meals, being more physically active, improving sleep patterns, and other lifestyle modifications, Dr
The FDA states that there are exceptions, such as an allergy to an inactive ingredient found in GLP-1s, and patients may still use compounded medication that was made before the cutoff date