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Courtney and I discuss: The history of GLP-1 medications, especially in diabetic populations Why they have exploded in popularity in recent years How the various drugs on the market differ, and standard dosing practices The benefits and side effects she's observed in practice Why diet and lifestyle changes remain important, especially if you stop taking GLP-1 medications How crucial it is to get ongoing professional support when taking these drugs Why she generally does not recommend GLP-1's for most athletes If youve been curious about GLP-1 medications and wondering how they may affect your training, fueling, blood sugar, or overall health as an active person, this episode answers your questions while laying an important foundation for the rest of the series to come
The research was presented Monday at the academys annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal
Common side effects are minimal and may include mild nausea, dizziness, or injection site discomfort
I have it starting about 24-48 hrs after injection