Contraindications include personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN2 syndrome, severe kidney disease, acute pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy requiring treatment, and pregnancy
Sub-milligram adjustments become practical and measurable
Lactate levels were unchanged in most measurements with fasting, except for in the spinal cord and cortex where levels declined by roughly 10%
The Bottom Line GLP-1 agonist meds like Ozempic can speed up the weight loss process, but you can increase your GLP-1 levels naturally by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and reducing chronic stress
Safety is always our priority, especially for young patients
The first step was an online consultation, which could be done at my convenience