GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are drugs originally developed to treat diabetes but are now widely used for weight loss
Although more data is needed from RCTs and there are indeed cost challenges, the GLP-1RAs have, in my opinion, significant potential clinical implications in treatment of other disease states as well
Semaglutide was notably associated with high risks of ischemic optic neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy
The bidirectional relationship between insulin resistance and psychiatric disorders: Considerations for using HOMA-IR index
The incidence of cramping in clinical trials variessome patients report mild, infrequent episodes while others experience discomfort that interferes with exercise or sleep
Losing weight, whether its rapid or gradual, can be stressful for your body and may contribute to hormonal and nutritional changes that cause the follicles to prematurely shift into the telogen phase