GLP-1 medications provide significant heart protection by reducing inflammation, improving cholesterol profiles, and lowering the risk of heart failure and stroke
"I don't think that patients should be expected to navigate these waters on their own," he says
If used for diabetes care, consult with an endocrinologist to possibly bridge therapy to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia
Metellus is with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 Depending on the specific molecules half-life, GLP-1 medications can also have a short-release or extended-release action, determining how long their effects last in the body
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