A JAMA study found GLP-1 agonists for weight loss raised risks of pancreatitis (9x), bowel obstruction (4x), and gastroparesis (3x) compared to other treatments
Crystal Broussard, MD, is a board-certified family physician and a Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
SAM and SAH show pathway activity Low SAM and elevated SAH represent different biochemical barriers and should not automatically receive the same treatment
Cagrilintides more targeted approach appears to offer better tolerability, particularly for patients who have experienced significant gastrointestinal intolerance with other weight management medications
Optimal results are achieved by following your injection schedule, maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and attending follow-up appointments
A 4-point gap between separate trials is well inside the range that trial design alone can produce