Hip fractures alone hospitalize hundreds of thousands of people each year, and within a year of breaking a hip, one in four will die
"It's crucial to balance the benefits of these medications with any potential risks." Subsequent studies corroborate Dr
For instance, a 2023 report detailed two cases of adults who experienced severe depressive symptoms about one month after starting weekly semaglutide injections one had no prior history of depression, and the other had a history of well-controlled depression that relapsed after starting semaglutide
Yes, it is possible to lose some lean mass during any weight-loss phase, including while using a GLP-1
GLP-1 slows gut motility, slowing down digestion and gastric emptying
The needle gauge used in pre-filled pens for these medications (typically 29-31 gauge) is extremely thin, comparable to needles used for insulin