Dietary compatibility also differs
This has led to speculation that GLP-2 may act indirectly on bone cells in humans, with the presence of GLP-2R on the parathyroid gland suggesting a potential link between GLP-2, PTH secretion, and bone turnover
Mir Ali, MD, a bariatric surgeon and the medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in California, added that insurance companies might be more likely to cover these less expensive brands
These conditions can include issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes
They will also take into consideration whether the patient is on other drugs that might be obesogenic, meaning causing weight gain, or if they are using an FDA-approved GLP-1 drug versus a compounded medication, which can have variable quality and unknown efficacy
Clinical Recommendations to Manage Gastrointestinal Adverse Events in Patients Treated With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus