Exercise influencer and trainer Chris Ryan debuted a GLP-1 workout series on his fitness app this month that includes live and on-demand routines
Pharmacy staff may not be trained on regulatory requirements, or they may simply prioritize the sale over compliance
Patients with diabetes who are initiating GLP-1 RAsespecially those with elevated baseline hemoglobin A1c or anticipated rapid reductionmay benefit from being monitored more closely than suggested by the American Academy of Ophthalmology preferred practice pattern, which is based on the current level of retinopathy
Some research indicates that the medication may improve liver function in those with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease characterized by fat accumulation in the liver
Rapid weight loss associated with semaglutide may paradoxically increase gallstone formation risk, as noted in FDA prescribing information
Five-times-weekly dosing (weekdays on, weekends off) reduces total usage by about 30% while maintaining most benefits