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When Should You Increase Your GLP-1 Dose
If youre using GLP-1s for diabetes management: HbA1c and fasting glucose are primary markers Kidney function is monitored more closely, especially if you take metformin or insulin Lipids help track cardiovascular risk If youre using GLP-1s primarily for weight loss: Baseline metabolic labs still matter Liver enzymes and kidney function help track safety Blood sugar markers may be checked less frequently if you dont have diabetes In both cases, testing is most useful because it informs decisions, and empowers the user to own their health
People taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Reybelsus may be at higher risk of developing gastroparesis
In rodents there is high expression of GLP-1Rs in the calcitonin-producing C-cells of the thyroid, and activation of these receptors by GLP-1RAs stimulates the adenylate cyclase pathway, leading to upregulation of calcitonin synthesis and, subsequently, hyperplasia and an increased incidence of adenomas (88)