Browsing: GLP1s

One in 8 American adults now takes a GLP-1 drug to manage diabetes or obesity. While both clinical and real-world results have shown these medications can…

Dieticians are warning that GLP-1 use can lead to extreme malnutrition, manifesting in diseases like scurvy, amid findings that the vast majority of studies fail to consider patients’ eating…

Why Are People Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs?There are several potential reasons for taking smaller GLP-1 doses than the amounts that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

After deciding to try to run a half-marathon in all 50 states, Christie Woodard completed one in Las Cruces, N.M., in 2023. She’s working to stay…

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Side effects are a common complaint for people taking GLP-1s. In fact, research shows that the side effects cause some people to stop taking the medication…

Rapid weight loss with GLP‑1 medications affects more than just body fat; it also reduces fat-free mass, including muscle, bone, connective tissue, and fluids. Typically, about…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are injectable medications that were first approved to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.[1] Eventually, researchers discovered that these…

It’s important to discuss your health goals with your healthcare team, so you should feel free to ask about trying GLP-1s for Crohn’s disease.“If a person…