Emerging new candidates are the receptor agonists of the incretin hormone glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1), originally used for the treatment of diabetes
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 59.Liu Y, Liu F, Grundke-Iqbal I, Iqbal K, Gong CX
GLP-1s are ideal for people who: Have a BMI of 27+ (with a medical condition) or 30+ Have tried and failed at traditional diet/exercise plans Want a medical, non-surgical approach Are experiencing weight gain due to hormonal shifts, stress, or emotional eating Contraindications include: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) History of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) History of pancreatitis Pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning to conceive (uncertainty due to limited human studies) Type 1 diabetes (these meds are not approved for this condition) GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for everyone
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Ria Shirsolkar, MD, MS , at Stone Ridge Wellness & Aesthetics, offers semaglutide GLP-1 injections to assist patients in losing weight and keeping it off
Patient Guidelines How to Obtain Compounded Semaglutide Navigating the process to obtain compounded semaglutide involves several steps: Consultation with Healthcare Provider: Start with a conversation with your healthcare provider to determine if compounded semaglutide is suitable for your specific health needs, particularly if you have issues with standard FDA-approved medications
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