Injectable forms (Ozempic, Wegovy): These are the semaglutide medications that were tested in the existing research and show no drug transfer to breast milk
Grateful to Prof.(Dr.) Raghuvir Pissurlenkar for the mentorship and conceptualisation that shaped this work, and proud to have done this alongside my co-first authors and fellowmates Alexandria Gracelyn Xavier, Serena Botelho, Avani Sawant and Sonam Chokey
The pharmacological mechanism of GLP-1 receptor agonists involves several key actions
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In a twist, the study found that although there was a small increase in diabetic retinopathy, GLP-1 use appeared to protect against the conditions progression and sight-threatening complications
As weight loss accelerates on GLP-1 therapy, the combination of reduced dietary intake and metabolic changes can push levels dangerously low