Gallbladder disease, gastroparesis, retinopathy, and other complications may require examination or imaging rather than blood testing alone
This is not a complete list of risks and side effects, and others may occur
Caloric restriction during weight loss can temporarily affect thyroid hormone levels , which may contribute to cold sensitivity without representing true hypothyroidism
Animal studies indicate a plasma half-life of approximately 1-2 hours, with rapid tissue distribution facilitating its role in wound contraction and epithelialization
Human thyroid C-cells express GLP-1 receptors at much lower levels than rodent C-cells, and there is no established causal relationship between GLP-1 receptor agonists and MTC in humans
That followed more than 40 similar letters in late 2025 and over 50 in September 2025