Most people on the 2.4 mg maintenance dose eat between 1,200 and 1,800 kcal a day
Blum started prescribing them to patients who experienced side effects with larger doses
Outside of GLP-1s, medications such as metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors (such as Jardiance), or even certain off-label medications such as low-dose naltrexone may also support weight management or blood sugar control when used as part of a comprehensive approach, Abeyta says
Understanding the distinction between proven GLP-1 medications and unregulated patch products is essential for safe, effective treatment
Probiotics are sometimes suggested to support gut health, though evidence for their efficacy in managing GLP-1 receptor agonist-related side effects is limited
In patients with type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, retrospective analyses suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists may provide glycemic and weight benefits comparable to those seen in the general diabetes population, without apparent increases in rheumatoid arthritis flares or complications, though these observations are based on small samples