GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone produced in the gut
Our Experience At Rheumatologist OnCall, in the past two years, our patients have experienced: Remarkable drops in pain, morning stiffness (even with microdoses) Surge in energy, improved sleep, and confidence Steady, sustainable weight loss Reduced need for or the ability to taper steroids, DMARDs, and biologics For carefully selected patients, GLP-1 therapy has been truly life-changing
For people with diabetes, hypertension and a high risk of atherosclerotic CV disease (10-year risk greater than 15%), a blood pressure target of less than 130/80 mmHg is suggested
Talk to your dietitian about how to balance carbohydrates in your diet
There is no official "drink exactly this many ounces" rule for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro
Actually, GLP-1 analogues have the ability to lower body weight through inhibition of food intake, which is related to peripheral GLP-1R signaling and central GLP-1R signaling