The issue stems from the challenge of obtaining insurance coverage for GLP-1 drugs without prior authorization, even if the individual does not have type 2 diabetes
A 2025 review in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism explains that GLP-1 receptor agonists slow gastric emptying and small-intestinal motility, which is part of how they affect blood sugar and post-meal metabolism
The drugs, which mimic a hormone that slows digestion, triggers insulin and helps people feel full longer, cut Americas stubbornly high obesity rates for the first time in more than a decade and show promise in aiding a range of conditions from kidney disease to drug addiction
With a vitamin B12 deficiency comes the risk of suffering from megaloblastic anemia, including symptoms of fatigue, weakness, pale skin, lack of appetite, infertility, and unexplained weight loss
Because phentermine has abuse potential, secure storage out of reach of children and others is advised
Update on the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome