Ganta says she considers her patients specific health profiles before prescribing GLP-1s, especially with older adults who have frailty, dementia, or another geriatric syndrome
Common adverse effects include nausea and vomiting, as well as increased hazards of gastroparesis and small bowel obstruction
Our typical sequence is: Address thyroid and adrenal function these systems drive energy and foundational metabolic responses
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However, you may need to talk with a doctor in some cases, especially if they require a physical exam, blood test, or imaging test to make a diagnosis
It mimics a natural hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which regulates insulin secretion, appetite, and glucose metabolism