GLP-1 helps lower blood sugar by reducing glucagon, a hormone that signals the liver to release glucose into the blood
A big night out often means a skipped workout and a rough morning, and those add up over time
Novo Nordisk has tested some compounded "semaglutide" found in the marketplace, and what we found was very concerning
Alcohol should be consumed cautiously, as it adds empty calories, may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when GLP-1 medications are combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, and could potentially increase pancreatitis risk
While oral formulations offer non-invasive dosing, their low bioavailability and potential gastrointestinal side effects have remained major limitations
One of those is the risk of developing pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas