Lump in the neck: If you notice a new swelling or lump in your thyroid area or have trouble swallowing
Prescribing tips Minimising risk of hypoglycaemia Review glucose-lowering agents and consider dose reductions to reduce the likelihood of hypoglycaemia with concomitant use, especially if HbA 1c is already at target
Caution is also advised in mild hypertension
These nutritional supplements could help offset some of the downsides
Future trials investigating GLP-1s with CGM should include more diverse participants to bring these innovations to those who could benefit most, and to better understand how combining diabetes medications and CGM works in all populations
Patients experiencing persistent skin dryness, unusual texture changes, or delayed wound healing should discuss nutritional assessment with their healthcare provider, though a direct causal relationship between GLP-1 therapy and specific nutritional deficiencies has not been firmly established