The World Health Organization on Monday issued its first guideline on the use of GLP-1 therapies for obesity, conditionally recommending them as part of long-term treatment for the condition, which affects more than one billion people globally, according to the agency
As a result, the body may clear unwanted substances more effectively
Avoid taking liraglutide if you have a personal or family history of MTC or MEN 2, as these drugs carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors
A word of caution: If youre not used to eating the daily recommended amount of fiber, dont go for it all at once
Aunque los agonistas GLP-1 son generalmente seguros y efectivos, existen situaciones especficas en las que debe comunicarse con su proveedor de atencin mdica para evaluar la respuesta al tratamiento o abordar posibles complicaciones
Smaller doses may not trigger the appetite-suppressing and metabolic effects that make the medications effective