GLP-1 initiation was driven primarily by nurse practitioners (28.0%), family medicine providers (22.4%), endocrinologists (16.3%), internal medicine providers (11.1%), and physician assistants (10.3%), while OB/GYN providers accounted for 5.5%
Most data comes from animal studies, so long-term safety and rare side effects remain unclear
Combined with reduced appetite and increased metabolic activity, fat stores deplete steadily throughout treatment
The 4 studies in Table 1 that used abdominal ultrasound in their workup for MASLD reported conflicting conclusions (122-124, 129)
DHvR has acted as a consultant and received honoraria from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly, MSD, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi and has received research operating funds from Boehringer Ingelheim-Eli Lilly Diabetes Alliance, MSD, AstraZeneca, and Novo Nordisk