GLP-1 medications are truly a breakthrough in weight management, but they can also create significant nutrient gaps like vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, and calcium, said Matthew Taylor, senior director of insights and innovation at Youtheory
Which GLP-1 medications commonly cause diarrhea
The American Diabetes Association recommends A1c targets generally below 7% for most non-pregnant adults, though individualized goals may be less stringent (below 8%) for patients with limited life expectancy, extensive comorbidities, or high hypoglycemia risk, and more stringent (below 6.5%) for selected patients early in disease course without significant hypoglycemia or treatment burden
How GLP-1 Drugs Work Dual-agonist and single-agonist drugs stimulate hormones that help control blood sugar levels and reduce appetite, leading to weight loss
The glycinate form is the least likely to cause GI upset
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