The researchers hope to determine the absolute risks of GLP-1RAs in future research
They are often not told this upfront and, with many people stopping these drugs after only two years due to this misunderstanding, high costs, and side effects, it can lead to them possibly giving up on weight loss all together
Semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide have shown reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors
GLP-1 medications slow stomach emptying, leading to a steadier rise in blood sugar after meals
The questionnaire is detailed enough to give providers the information they need for prescribing decisions, covering areas like cardiovascular health, thyroid function, diabetes status, and family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome, both of which are contraindications for GLP-1 medications
consumers say they are most interested in trying prescription medications for weight loss, with 7% currently taking Ozempic or a similar GLP-1 medication