They are not recommended if you: Are pregnant or breastfeeding Are trying to get pregnant Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia Also, GLP1 drugs are not designed for people who are just hoping to lose a few pounds for cosmetic purposes
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So why does a rheumatologist care about diabetes and weight-loss drugs
Key Developments Nov 2024 Ascendis Pharma has collaborated with Novo Nordisk to apply the TransCon technology platform to develop a once-monthly GLP-1 receptor agonist
Retatrutide activates GLP-1 receptors (insulin secretion, appetite suppression), GIP receptors (insulin secretion, adipose tissue modulation), and glucagon receptors (increased energy expenditure, hepatic glucose regulation) concurrently
Which indicates this plant enhances insulin secretion by reducing DPP-4 activity, hence prolonging the half-life of GLP-1 [30]