These can be taken at the same time or at different times during the day
Risks include: Unknown ingredients that may interact with other medications or health conditions Lack of sterility, which can lead to infections Product that does not contain any active medication Taking GLP-1s can have side effects some moderate and some more serious, such as severe vomiting and diarrhea, severe constipation, gallstones, and pancreatitis
Weight loss often becomes more noticeable during this phase, though the amount varies by individual and medication
GLP-1 treatment can also positively impact people with poor control of their blood sugar, blood pressure, and/or cholesterol levels, contributing to improved long-term health outcomes
Instead of counting clicks or disassembling single-use pens, you receive a sterile multidose vial
Who GLP-1 weight loss is for - and who it isn't Patients we typically work with on GLP-1 weight management: Adults with BMI 30+ (obesity) who have not achieved sustained weight loss with lifestyle change alone Adults with BMI 27+ and weight-related comorbidities - type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, prediabetes, fatty liver disease Patients with insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome where the metabolic and weight pictures are intertwined Patients post-bariatric surgery with weight regain, where appropriate and coordinated with their surgical team GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN2 syndrome, history of pancreatitis, severe gastroparesis, or active eating disorders
