glp 1 approved for prediabetes GLP-1 Prevention: Using Drugs Like Zepbound for Pre-Diabetes or Metabolic Risk -What Does Research Say? Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
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HbA1c Targets 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) for individuals not at risk of hypoglycaemia 53 mmol/mol (7.0%) for those on therapies associated with hypoglycaemia Intensification is recommended if HbA1c rises to 58 mmol/mol (7.5%) Targets may be relaxed in older or frail individuals where risks outweigh long-term benefits
Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, which can be uncomfortable and deter adherence
Pittman could not tell us how many prescriptions he writes for GLP-1s, but said only about 5 percent of his GLP-1 prescriptions are solely for weight loss
The idea is that rotating gives each set of side effects a chance to resolve before returning to that medication
Sandeep TC, Andrew R, Homer NZ, Andrews RC, Smith K, Walker BR
