Common GLP-1 Medications Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Its important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications are appropriate for you
Human risk is uncertain
What is the harm in holding a dose of GLP-1 receptor agonists
For instance, in the study by Wang et al., a retrospective cohort design was employed to investigate the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the incidence of 13 obesity-associated cancers in patients with type 2 diabetes [3]
The accelerated weight loss these medications provide can leave behind loose, sagging skin that exercise alone cannot address
This can pose problems such as needing a new prescription, cost to the patient, worsened glucose control, and weight regain