Endothelial dysfunction is the main pathogenic event of diabetes-related vascular disease at the earliest stage of vascular injury
Although the use of GLP-1 RAs prior to EGD or colonoscopy has resulted in poor outcomes in terms of poor visibility/preparation scores and the need for aborted/repeated procedures, one study showed better outcomes with concurrent EGD and colonoscopy
It blocks food cravings and helps your body use the calories you eat more efficiently, rather than store them as fat
By week 12-16, when most people reach their stable dose (1.7mg or 2.4mg), they usually experience the maximum appetite suppression
Be open with them about what youve taken, when, and any symptoms youve noticed
In one of the most consequential healthcare deals of the year, President Trumps new drug-pricing pact with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashes the cost of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, turning a luxury medicine into a mainstream benefitand forcing Ro, Hims, Mochi Health, and other telehealth players to rethink their most lucrative business model