Robert Shmerling, senior faculty editor at Harvard Health Publishing, adds that people taking GLP-1 medications should make sure theyre getting enough nutrients (especially vitamin D, iron, and B vitamins) and consider taking a daily multivitamin
Special populations require additional consideration: Pregnancy and breastfeeding : Wegovy is contraindicated in pregnancy and should be discontinued at least two months before planned conception
Now invert the vial and slowly pull back the plunger to your target volume
Yes, Rybelsus is an oral form of semaglutide, offering an alternative for those who prefer not to use injections
Weight loss itself may improve some metabolic parameters that affect thyroid function
The proportion of Americans who report having used or knowing someone who has used a GLP-1 in the past three months has consistently risen in Axios/Ipsos polling since 2023