Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonista class of medication that mimics a hormone your body naturally produces after eating
Fasting blood samples were collected at baseline and after week 20, and bone turnover markers, collagen type 1 C-telopeptide (CTX) and procollagen type 1 intact N-terminal propeptide (P1NP), were measured
It is important to note, that your pharmacist cannot dispense the Mounjaro KwikPen using a prescription for the vial, so if you are switching to the KwikPen you will need a new prescription
Resistance training 2-3 times weekly helps preserve muscle mass, which is crucial for maintaining metabolic rate
A 2024 study in JAMA Ophthalmology also reported a possible link to a rare eye condition that affects the optic nerve (NAION)
Without nutritional guidance, patients often lose muscle, develop nutrient deficiencies, or regain weight quickly once the medication stops