In addition to helping with insulin resistance, these medications can benefit those with PCOS in other ways: by promoting weight loss, regulating menstrual cycles, reducing chronic inflammation, and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, conditions that can be associated with PCOS
It does not replace advice from a qualified health professional
Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1 agonist) is a class of drugs that reduce blood glucose and energy intake by activating the GLP-1 receptor
Avoid: Sugar-sweetened beverages (soda, sweet tea, energy drinks) Candy and sweets White bread, white rice, and refined pasta Sugary cereals Cookies, cakes, and pastries Processed snack foods Alcohol Alcohol can significantly worsen nausea and gastroesophageal reflux while on GLP-1 therapy
A tablet formulation of PF-06882961 was also administered under fed conditions at a dose of 100 mg
Due to the way the drug is designed its not likely to cause a dangerously low blood sugar in those that do not take supplemental insulin