Combining with DPP-4 inhibitors is generally not recommended, as both drug classes work on the incretin system Adding basal insulin for those with more significant hyperglycaemia, which can be used alongside GLP-1 medications (with careful monitoring for hypoglycaemia) Switching to insulin therapy entirely may be necessary for those with advanced beta cell failure For weight management , when GLP-1 medications don't produce adequate weight loss, alternatives include: Orlistat , a lipase inhibitor that reduces fat absorption, though weight loss is typically modest (2-3 kg on average) Naltrexone-bupropion (Mysimba), which works on appetite centres through different pathways
You are removing a signal that your body has adapted to over weeks or months of treatment
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Step-by-step guide to pre-surgery diet and fasting Four weeks before your surgery Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet
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Improvements in liver health markers, including substantial reductions in liver fat and enhanced insulin sensitivity, further solidify the agents profile as a potent metabolic therapy
