Your medication already provides vastly more GLP-1 receptor activation than any supplement can, so focus on the companion side instead
The practical take: A TSH at baseline is appropriate for most patients not primarily for the MTC question, but because undiagnosed hypothyroidism is common and significantly blunts weight loss response Calcitonin testing is not routinely recommended prior to GLP-1 initiation in most guidelines, but should be discussed for patients with any thyroid nodules, neck radiation history, or family history of thyroid cancer Disclose any thyroid history diagnosed or suspected to your prescribing clinician before starting For further reading on interpreting thyroid results: Thyroid Test Results Chart: What Your Numbers Mean Question 5: Should My Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase and Amylase) Be Tested
Eating smaller, more frequent meals and choosing foods that feel easier to tolerate can help maintain proper nutrition while managing food aversions
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This class of weight-loss drugs is having visible effects not only on the faces and waistlines of many influencers, but it is also impacting the sales of many food companies
Recently, a class of medications called GLP-1 inhibitors, primarily known for their role in weight management and diabetes, has sparked interest in the mental health community
