Talk to your doctor The bottom line, experts say, is not to stay away from GLP-1s but to talk to your doctor including any specialists you see, Chen says about the risks and benefits and to keep the conversation going
Dosing errors are unlikely with brand-name Wegovy or Ozempic, she says, because the drug comes in pre-filled pens
If you have a history of ION or know you have a condition that could cause it (like GCA or vasculitis), tell your surgeon and/or anesthesiologist before your procedure so they can plan and adjust accordingly
Insurance coverage is yet another barrier
Real-World Effectiveness Analysis of Switching From Liraglutide or Dulaglutide to Semaglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Retrospective REALISE-DM Stud
This is why understanding the full picture of peptide therapy for women over 40 and peptide therapy for men requires attention to lean mass preservation