Other risk factors include: Pre-existing dry mouth conditions (Sjgrens syndrome, medication-induced xerostomia) High baseline sugar intake combined with reduced saliva Irregular dental care habits before starting GLP-1 therapy Older age , where enamel and gum tissue are already more vulnerable Rapid, substantial weight loss (over 1015% of body weight in a short period) Patients in these categories should be especially vigilant about oral health and consult their dentist proactively
Individuals with higher starting body weight or body mass index (BMI) often experience greater absolute weight loss in the first month, though percentage of body weight lost may be similar across BMI categories
Thats just a drug company strategy for getting a broader indication for these medications rebranding them and marketing them for weight loss. The cost of a GLP-1 medication may be intimidating in that one needs to remain on the drug long-term to maintain its effect for diabetes, weight loss, or perhaps a reduction in depression and anxiety
The Lizard Venom That Became a Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drug. Wired
has acted as a consultant for Eli Lilly and has received drugs, supplies, equipment and other in-kind support from Tandem, Adocia, Dexcom, Eli Lilly and Ypsomed
They make sure that there are no health reasonsalso called contraindicationsto avoid it
