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Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity contain synthetic forms of GLP-1 to support blood sugar management and weight loss, especially for individuals with diabetes
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Even clear, colorless solutions may have diminished therapeutic activity, which is why adhering to expiration dates and proper storage conditions is essential for ensuring medication safety and effectiveness
Understanding the relationship between GLP-1 medications and muscle mass is essential for patients and healthcare professionals to implement protective strategies
Funding This work was partially supported by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust award, and the following grants from the National Institutes of Health: NIGMS/MBRS Grant GM08224, NIMHD RCMI-Infectious and Global Diseases Center Grant G12MD007600, and NIMHD CCRHD-Tropical Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Center Grant U54MD007600