Regular Monitoring Your doctor will typically monitor certain aspects of your health while youre taking GLP-1 medications: Blood sugar levels: Regular checks ensure the medication is working effectively Kidney function: Periodic blood tests check for any changes Weight changes: Monitoring ensures healthy, sustainable weight loss Blood pressure: GLP-1 medications often help lower blood pressure Managing Side Effects Effectively Most side effects from GLP-1 medications can be managed with proper strategies
Medications known as GLP-1 agonists, including exenatide, liraglutide, and semaglutide, activate the GLP1R, effectively lowering blood sugar levels and facilitating weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes
All of the dynamics around GLP-1s, compounding shortage workarounds, and potential for DTC telehealth fallout I described last August seem to be playing out in 2025
Interestingly, the mean values remain relatively normal in most T2DM groups (3133), suggesting that the impaired incretin releases are not a typical prerequisite for the development of T2DM
Microdosing offers a solution by reducing these issues while still delivering meaningful benefits
You cant count on one thing, whether thats a pill, a shot, or a new diet