Safe use of GLP-1 therapy hinges on close medical supervision and frequent kidney function tests
I dont usually prescribe them together off the bat, but I do have patients come to me on metformin and will add a GLP-1 medication such as Wegovy, says Tzvi Doron, DO, DABFM, DABOM, a board-certified obesity and family medicine specialist in New York
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Async convenience: The asynchronous consultation model appeals to patients who prefer messaging over live video calls
Metabolic effects beyond weight loss Both cagrilintide and retatrutide affect metabolic parameters far beyond the number on the scale
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