While medical professionals are excited about understanding this new space in medicine, it's also important that those who use GLP-1s remain cautious and informed of the risks, benefits and proper usage
Tirzepatide: FDA approved and widely available Tirzepatide received FDA approval for type 2 diabetes (as Mounjaro) in 2022 and for chronic weight management (as Zepbound) in 2023
The administration of GLP-1RA or exendin-4 to rats fed a high-fat diet resulted in an increase in the OPG/RANKL ratio and a reduction in the degree of bone loss
GLP-1 medications encourage better eating habits, promote portion control, and reduce overeating, all of which help decrease food waste
One of the most unexpected but welcome changes was the disappearance of the constant, intrusive thoughts about food that had previously dominated her daily life
Twice-daily formulations such as immediate-release exenatide (Byetta) have more specific timing requirements