But maybe the problem isnt you, its how youre approaching the extra weight
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These precautions include regular kidney function tests, staying hydrated, eating a kidney-friendly diet, and monitoring for any warning signs of kidney problems
Semaglutide reduced MACE by 26% versus placebo in the SUSTAIN 6 trial (NEJM)
Your provider may order tests such as: Fasting glucose Fasting insulin or HOMA-IR (to assess insulin resistance) Hemoglobin A1C (for long-term blood sugar control) Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) Liver enzymes This step ensures that your baseline metabolic status is well understood and that any improvements after starting a GLP-1 can be accurately attributed to the new medication, rather than to changes in thyroid therapy
Tests for IGF-1 Levels IGF-1 status can be checked with a simple blood test, though these are not routinely performed