Others are taking a more middle-of-the-road approach by not eliminating coverage outright, but rather tightening restrictions
12-week cycle followed by 4 weeks off
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are the two most important incretin peptides for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and they split on three things: receptor coverage (single versus dual), how much weight they shed in trials (about 15 percent versus about 21 percent at the top doses), and current Canadian availability
While empiric steroids have been given to many patients suffering Long Covid without clear benefit, there would also be the risk of steroid use, per se, especially when given for prolonged duration, along with suppression of the immune response
Avoid missing meals, strenuous physical activity, or taking more insulin than prescribed, as that may increase the risk of low blood sugar
Modification of oxidative stress by pioglitazone in the heart of alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits