Todays best GLP-1s for weight loss are injectables given weekly, requiring a prescription and medical supervision
Observational studies also found that new onset of chronic mild-to-moderate hyperkalemia (K=5.0 to 6.0 mmol/L) was associated with an increased risk of end-stage kidney disease by 30% [18,19]
Patience and habit tracking are key, and not everyone is willing to commit
It is unclear whether these benefits are transferable to the general population of patients with T2D with lower baseline cardiovascular and kidney risk, such as the participants in the current study
A common path for those starting a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic often goes something like this: Your doctor prescribes it, you fill it, and then once youre home, all the questions you forgot to ask start swirling in your mind
These medications help regulate blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, and curb appetite