You may be a strong candidate if you have: Difficulty losing weight with diet and exercise A history of yo-yo dieting Cravings or appetite control challenges Weight-related health concerns A desire for a doctor-supervised weight-loss approach We customize every patients treatment plan based on goals, medical history, and lifestyle
But if we keep eating the same food, we get fewer nutrients and become dependent on these drugs
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Hypoglycaemia: when combinations make GLP-1s dangerous On their own, GLP-1 receptor agonists have a low intrinsic risk of causing hypoglycaemia because they work in a glucose-dependent way
However, if your provider sees any evidence of heart disease (youve had a heart attack, a stroke, or you have peripheral vascular disease or congestive heart failure), then a GLP-1 should be started no matter your A1c