Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), are increasingly prescribed for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss
Specific POPs have been associated with a higher risk for peripheral neuropathy among those with either impaired fasting glucose or diabetes, beyond the heightened risk due to diabetes itself
During those trials, researchers noticed that many patients were losing a meaningful amount of weight even when weight loss was not the main goal
Most patients begin with a lower dosage, which is then increased based on the patients tolerance
Calculate the patients energy needs and caloric requirements based on individual factors
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