However, a retrospective cohort study published in Diabetes Care did find that use of GLP-1 medications for 1-3 years was associated with a slightly increased risk of all thyroid cancer (adjusted hazard ratio 1.58) and medullary thyroid cancer specifically (adjusted hazard ratio 1.78)
These effects typically diminish as your body adjusts, especially with slow dose escalation
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These weight-related health conditions can lead to a wide range of issues that become difficult to manage on a daily basis and can even become life-threatening, so reducing the risks of developing these health conditions in an effective way is incredibly important for those undergoing medical weight loss treatments
And I encourage individuals listening to this podcast, if you're on a GLP and you don't feel like you're doing well, that is something your doctor wants to know about