Best choice: your provider can recommend the right option based on your B12 level, the cause of your deficiency, and your symptoms
Meanwhile, risks could still develop with longer term GLP-1 receptor agonist use
A Breakthrough Beyond the Scale How GLP-1 Drugs are Capitalizing on Demand Brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound from the likes of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are commonplace, but the GLP-1 technology behind them is less well-known
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They do this in several ways: They boost insulin release when blood sugar rises They reduce glucagon (a hormone that increases blood sugar) They slow down stomach emptying, which prevents blood sugar spikes after meals For people with type 2 diabetes, these effects can mean better control of blood sugar levels and lower A1C (a measure of average blood sugar over time)
Slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety Mainly active after meals