Yom Kippur involves a complete 25-hour fast for Jewish observers
Mairuae, N., Cheepsunthorn, P., Cheepsunthorn, C
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits medications in carry-on bags, and patients may wish to carry their prescription information when traveling
The uncomfortable implication is that some patients may not start GLP-1 therapy despite being clinically suitable
While some individuals may tolerate treatment without immediate complications, skipping laboratory testing can result in: Missed contraindications (e.g., thyroid abnormalities, pancreatitis risk) Undetected metabolic conditions (e.g., insulin resistance, liver disease) Poorly tailored dosing and monitoring There are limited scenarios where recent lab data (within 36 months) may suffice, but initiating treatment without any clinical baseline is generally considered incomplete care