What are GLP-1s: GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone that plays a role in appetite regulation and blood sugar management
Research has shown that individuals who stay on GLP-1s for an extended period (68 weeks or more) can achieve significant weight loss and maintain their results
CGMs help patients identify food triggers by showing exactly which meals cause glucose spikes, so patients know exactly what to change instead of guessing
That is a problem for several reasons: GLP-1 medications carry boxed warnings about thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents and are contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2
Insulin degludec is associated with lower rates of overall, symptomatic, nocturnal, and severe hypoglycemia compared to glargine U-100 [78,80,111-113]
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