Your provider can help you weigh the benefits, risks, and costs of each option to find the most suitable treatment for your individual needs
Save dietary experimentation for weekends or days when you'll be home
Monitor kidney function if you have severe stomach issues or kidney impairment
These GLP-1 receptor agonists work by regulating appetite and blood sugar, making weight loss safer and more manageableespecially when guided by our experienced medical team
You may not be a candidate if you: Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) Have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) Are currently pregnant or breastfeeding Have a known allergy to GLP-1 ingredients Are experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues such as gastroparesis Are under 18 years old Before starting treatment, your provider at Genesis Lifestyle Medicine will review your full medical history to determine whether GLP-1 therapy is safe for you
Effects of exogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 on the blood pressure, heart rate, mesenteric blood flow, and glycemic responses to intraduodenal glucose in healthy older subjects