For weight management, this may help people eat less and feel fuller for longer
In restrictive eating disorders, appetite suppression can become dangerous quickly
145,149,150 Hypoglycemia unawareness Hypoglycemia unawareness impairs counterregulatory hormonal responses during hypoglycemia, which reduces symptom awareness and heightens the risk of severe hypoglycemic episodes
Persistent or growing lumps should be checked to ensure theyre not something more serious
For the newer GLP-1 medications, it would be useful to look at whether there are genetic variants, like the variants in PAM, that explain poor responders to their medications. The biological basis of GLP-1 resistance is still unknown and is likely complex
Depending on your history, a clinician may also review CBC, liver/kidney function, and, for wound/skin goals, relevant inflammatory markers