Despite new insulin formulations and improvements in the technology of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring, glycemic control continues to be suboptimal in T1D, with about 80% of patients not reaching the recommended goals
If youre a candidate for GLP-1 support or other prescription tools, well guide you through every step of the process
When clinical studies demonstrated that GLP1 drugs (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide), developed to treat diabetes, are effective weight loss drugs that directly act on the brains satiety center to reduce food intake (also drink less alcohol and smoke fewer cigarettes) doctors began prescribing them to help reduce the health risks associated with obesity
However, due to the relative expense and scarcity of GLP-1s, online retailers and compounding pharmacies are making alternative formulations available, and many patients are wondering if these alternative formulas are also safe and effective
Your provider should specify both the volume to measure and the corresponding milligram dose
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