Your doctor should decide what the best treatment option is for you based on your current health status
Rare cases of allergic skin reactions have been reported with GLP-1 use, including urticaria (hives), rash, and pruritus (itching)
Kardie Tobb, DO, MS, FASPC, FACC, a boardcertified preventive cardiologist and the medical director for the Cone Health HeartCare Womens Heart Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic, explains some of the most common reasons why GLP-1s may not deliver the results youre hoping for, including: You need a higher dose and have not yet reached a therapeutic dose as determined by your doctor High intake of liquid calories , including alcohol and ultra-processed foods Not getting enough protein , which can leave you persistently hungry and makes it harder to feel full Advanced diabetes or insulin resistance Taking other medications such as sulfonylureas, which lower blood sugar but can lead to weight gain Not adhering to your dosing schedule , such as inconsistent weekly injections or missed doses Differences in gut hormones or genetics And just because your GLP-1 isnt working immediately doesnt mean it wont work for you
Inside Your TeleHealthMed Package A vial of compounded GLP-1 medication Needles for subcutaneous injections Alcohol pads for sanitizing the injection site Important Before You Start Look at the Beyond Use Date (EXP) on your vial to ensure the medication hasnt expired
In addition to fine-tuning the chemical composition and dosages of the dual-receptor agonists covered above, current research explores the potential of GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triagonists as the next step in anti-obesity pharmacological research
