If you're currently taking GLP-1 medication and have noticed a change in your skin, Dr Susan recommends keeping a record of your symptoms, including when they began, how long they last and what products you're using
GLP-1 receptors are expressed not only in pancreatic beta cells but also in various tissues including the cardiovascular system, kidneys, and immune cells such as macrophages and lymphocytes
The result is often worse nausea, bloating, and discomfort than either the injection alone or the food alone would have caused
Kahn SE, Zinman B, Lachin JM et al (2008) Rosiglitazone-associated fractures in type 2 diabetes: an analysis from A Diabetes Outcome Progression Trial (ADOPT)
nonetheless, it is recommended that careful monitoring be performed
They serve as a critical bridge between diabetes management and cardiovascular health, addressing the pressing need to mitigate cardiovascular risk in this vulnerable patient population