Patients should never share GLP-1 pens with others, even if the needle is changed, due to the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission
When food stays in your stomach, you may feel full for longer, which can reduce your overall food/calorie intake
The eating behavior data at week 36 actually showed stronger effects than at week 24 for the 8mg and 12mg groups
It also helps regulate blood sugar levels by prompting the pancreas to release insulin when glucose levels are high
Compounded drugs can be important for overcoming shortages or meeting unique patient needsbut compounders should not try to compound drugs in a way that circumvents FDAs approval process." The FDA claims the companies are mass marketing their GLP-1s as similar alternatives to FDA-approved drugs
A clinician can review the patients condition, medications, allergies, medical history, lab markers when appropriate, recovery goals, and red flags