Though still preliminary, the results suggest it could be easier and more affordable to stay on GLP-1s long-term than is currently assumed
Other side effects, like thyroid problems, gallstones, or pancreatitis, and even a rare form of blindness, are far less common, but often necessitate discontinuation
The increasing prevalence of DM, ASCVD, and CKD necessitates therapeutic strategies that are not only effective and safe but also accessible and scalable
If possible, work with your provider to taper your dose gradually rather than stopping cold
A documented medical diagnosis with an ICD code in your chart
Animal research used weight-based dosing roughly in the range of 10 mcg per kg, which for a 80 kg human would be approximately 800 mcg per day, though extrapolation from rodent to human dose is not straightforward and this is not a clinical recommendation