For patients who have tried GLP-1 medications before and stopped because of side effects, microdosing may be worth discussing with a provider
These visits help adjust the dose and prevent problems like low blood sugar
References: Reiten OK, Wilvang MA, Mitchell SJ, Hu Z, Fang EF
According to Jennifer Norris, PA-C, a medical weight management specialist at Duke Health, GLP-1s are often hyped as 'miracle drugs', but the reality is more nuanced
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So far, the drug has generally only been studied in patients for a one-year period