GLP-1 medications are a tool, but they are not the foundation of long-term health
Your health journey should be guided by evidence, safety, and respect for your body's inherent wisdom, not by trends that carry unnecessary risks
This is also where GLP-1's gastric emptying effect matters most, because you are consuming large volumes of fuel over an extended period
This means your doctor will start you on a low dose and gradually increase it to allow your body to adjust smoothly
These studies were used to test how well the medicine worked and to find out what side effects it might cause
Baseline investigations that may be required include blood pressure measurement, heart rate assessment, electrocardiogram (ECG), renal function tests, liver function tests, thyroid function tests, and fasting glucose or HbA1c levels