Dr Gabbay:We know that around one-third of people with type 1 diabetes also live with obesity. And so there is a significant issue. There’s no reason to imagine that these medications would not work well in in
There were times in the first couple of weeks when I needed more aggressive help and got some over-the-counter laxatives. The dietary recommendations above are likely the most helpful for prevention, but you may have to treat it at some point in your journey. For Concern of Nutritional ...
As Pfizer moves forward with danuglipron, the future of obesity looks good. Oral GLP-1’s could open up access to these powerful weight loss medications to millions more people. There are still challenges to overcome (clinical trials, regulatory approvals) but the progress from Pfizer and othe...
By the time this podcast [episode] airs, I think it will have been a month or so since our podcast [episode] on GLP-1 compounding has aired and the challenges that arise from compounding. Compounding is used for a lot of drugs that are in shortage, which many of these medications a...
Over the past year, GLP-1 medications have emerged as one of the most talked-about tools in weight management. These prescription drugs [such as Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)] are transforming the approach to obesity and type 2 diabetes. As more p...
1. Incretin overview Across all neurodegenerative disorders and injuries, neuroinflammation plays a key role in disease progression and recovery. There is currently a void in viable US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications to treat let alone mitigate disease progression of chronic brai...
Nevertheless, GLP-1 RA therapy with a background of oral glucose-lowering medications may fail to achieve glycemic targets as well. In this case, combining it with insulin (mainly basal insulin) is a well-documented method of improving fasting, post-prandial, and overall (HbA1c) glycemic ...
On The Pen brings the latest news about GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Cagrisema, Retatrudtide all delivered in a patient centric way.
Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements? How to take Read theInstructions for Usethat come with Mounjaro. Use Mounjaro exactly as your healthcare pro...
GLP-1 drugs appear to have a neutral to minimal impact on bone health. However, rapid weight loss can contribute to bone loss. Incorporating regular exercise may help preserve bone density during treatment. If you have concerns about bone health while taking GLP-1 medications, consult your ...