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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1 agonists, GLP-IRAs, GLP-1 analogs, or incretin mimetics, are a class of medications that activate the GLP-1 receptor, leading to reduced blood sugar levels and decreased appetite, which in turn results in lower energy intake
Initial clinical findings suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists could provide an effective therapeutic strategy in patients with AD and those at risk, however, there remains a lack of sufficient evidence in large clinical samples to draw any firm conclusions
Some people with type 1 say these drugs have been game-changers, helping them gain control of wild blood sugar swings for the first time
The Wegovy pill is approved for adults (not pediatrics) and comes with highly specific dosing and absorption instructions
Ongoing monitoring of thyroid function through TSH and free T4 blood tests is prudent, since GLP-1 medications can theoretically influence thyroid-related symptoms like fatigue or body temperature regulation