We now have a breakthrough class of drugs that can achieve profound weight loss equivalent to bariatric surgery, along with the side benefits of reducing cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension and hyperlipidemia), improving glucose regulation, reversing fatty liver, and the many detrimental long-term effects of obesity such as osteoarthritis and various cancers
A half-unit error at 1 mg/mL changes your dose by only 0.005 mg, a 2% error at the 0.25 mg loading dose
The AI Food Scanner even analyzes meal photos to estimate calories, protein, and fiber, making it easier to manage side effects
Nausea, constipation, bloating, and acid reflux are among the most common side effects, especially during the first few months of treatment
Why GLP-1 Therapies Are the Medication of the 21st Century Introduction: A New Era in Metabolic Medicine As an endocrine and metabolic specialist with experience using GLP-1 medications since 2005, I have witnessed many changes in patient care