Recent studies show that exposure to GLP1-RA in the first trimester is not associated with a risk of major birth defects when compared with diabetes or obesity
But a pill is still a powerful medicine
While other GH peptides work by raising growth hormone (which then raises IGF-1), this one skips the middleman and delivers IGF-1 directly
Diabetes Care 35:12251231 Russell-Jones D, Cuddihy RM, Hanefeld M et al (2012) Efficacy and safety of exenatide once weekly versus metformin, pioglitazone, and sitagliptin used as monotherapy in drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes (DURATION-4): a 26-week double-blind study
Lean mass includes muscle tissue, and preserving it matters
The evaluating clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate, and a prescription is not guaranteed