Quick take: retatrutide combines appetite control (GLP-1), metabolic support and potential anti-nausea synergy (GIP), and a mild increase in energy expenditure (glucagon)
If youre on a GLP-1 medication and wondering what you should actually eat, youre not alone
Some doctors also worry the new coverage could spark a surge in demand that will strain busy clinics and pharmacies, and others raised concerns about a lack of broader public awareness of the program
This focused investigation should provide detailed electrocardiographic data, ambulatory monitoring results, and potentially echocardiographic measurements that will clarify whether the heart rate and contractility changes translate into any structural or functional cardiac concerns
Before using Wegovy , tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation) are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Hypotension consider reducing antihypertensive medicines before initiating treatment or before a dose increase Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) increased risk (see below) SGLT-2 inhibitor use is associated with an increased risk of severe DKA People taking SGLT-2 inhibitors are at increased risk of DKA, particularly in the first few months of treatment or peri-operatively