The dose starts low and increases over weeks to reduce side effects
The launch of our GLP-1 weight management solution is the latest example of our commitment to helping our employer clients with improved utilization of these drugs through better management of medication costs while ensuring members receive high-value, appropriate care, said Dayne Williams, CEO of Quantum Health
More specifically, semaglutide and tirzepatide activate the GLP-1 receptor, promoting downstream pathways that are important for appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity and metabolism
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This means insulin is released only when blood glucose levels are elevated, reducing the risk of hypoglycaemia compared with some other diabetes medications
Research suggests that combining lifestyle changes, medication, and diet changes to improve the levels of GLP-1 could help manage type 2 diabetes more effectively and lower the risk of long-term complications associated with the condition
