Whether GLP-1s are covered by insurance has huge implications nationally because the drugs, which were first approved to treat diabetes and later obesity, are also being studied for possible future treatment of a wide range of other conditions, from kidney disease to Alzheimers to substance abuse disorder, thus accelerating demand
Important safety considerations include gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea), risk of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, dehydration leading to acute kidney injury, and worsening diabetic retinopathy with rapid glycaemic improvement
For most adults, the recommended dietary allowance for selenium is 55 micrograms per day
This helps to keep the skin soft and supple and also prevents dryness and flakiness
Tirzepatide has the advantage of current FDA approval, while Retatrutide requires obtaining through research channels until approved
Lando HM, Alattar M, Dua AP