These combined actions of GLP-1R signaling cause improvements in glycemic control as well as weight loss in type II diabetes (T2DM) patients treated with GLP-1R agonists
Secondly, unrealistic expectations about the speed or magnitude of results can lead to premature conclusions about efficacy
Men were more likely to cite this reason than women
Holland, MD, MS, lead author, total joint arthroplasty surgeon at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics and a faculty instructor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
Patients typically begin using GLP with a lower dose that is gradually increased over several weeks, which helps minimize the onset of any potential side effects and helps the body to adjust to the medication
Finally, there are potential mental health issues that a young athlete may contend with if theyre using or considering a GLP-1 drug