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Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert, dually board certified in Family Medicine and in Integrative Holistic Medicine

Salas-Whalen walks us through how GLP-1s work: they mimic a naturally occurring hormone that slows gastric emptying, increases satiety, and helps regulate blood sugar

Nearly half (49%) havent had their symptoms evaluated, whether because they assume the symptoms are just a normal part of the medication or because they suspect something more is going on but havent pursued it: Only 12% have seen a GI specialist 20% report having searched online or used AI for advice about their symptoms 25% tried over-the-counter remedies such as antacids, fiber supplements, or laxatives on their own 11% turned to social media or health influencers The challenge is compounded by how much the symptoms can vary from person to person

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Chronic Conditions of Interest: Chronic heart failure (56%) and MASH/NASH (47%) followed closely as conditions providers hope GLP-1s can address

Yes, most GLP-1 medications require refrigeration to maintain stability and efficacy